Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM
(a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, as shown in the illustration, before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Torque:
1.0-3.0 N·m {3-45 kgf·cm, 3-39 in·lbf}
(c) Check for any cracks and grease leakage on the ball joint dust cover.
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. INSPECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM
(a) Install the hub nuts onto the disc.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the lower ball joint for excessive play w ...
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM
(a) Align the matchmarks on the camber adjust cam No. 2 and toe adjust cam. Temporarily
tighten the bolt and the nut.
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Other materials:
AUTO LSD system
The AUTO LSD system aids traction by using the traction control system to control
engine performance and braking when one of the rear wheels begins to spin.
The system should be used only when one of the rear wheels spinning occurs in
a ditch or rough surface.
■ System operation
The sys ...
Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
When removing the name plates or stripe tapes, heat the vehicle body or tail
gate and name plates or stripe tapes using a heat light.
Heating Temperature
Item
Temperature
Vehicle Body or Tail Gate
40 to 60 ...
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal.
SST: 09554-30011
(b) Coat the oil seal lip with MP grease.
2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
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3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use ...
