Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
(a) Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
If there is any abnormality, replace the front shock absorber with a new one.
NOTICE:
When disposing of the front shock absorber, see DISPOSAL on page
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Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
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Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMO ...
Other materials:
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle
in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather
conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
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Unusual Bank Angle Detected (C1440)
DESCRIPTION
If the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) determines that the vehicle
is being driven at a steep bank angle, the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly)
stores DTC C1440 while VSC operation is temporarily disabled.
This is not a malfunction if the system and sensor circu ...
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 ...
