Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Inspection

Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual / Power Steering / Power Steering Link(for 2gr-fks) / Inspection

INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

(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 check the torque reading on the 5th turn.

Torque:

0.49-3.43 N·m {5.0-35.0 kgf·cm, 4.34-30.36 in·lbf}

2. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK

(a) Using a dial indicator, check the power steering rack for runout, teeth wear and damage.

Maximum runout:

0.3 mm (0.012 in.)

If necessary, replace the power steering link assembly.

(b) Check the back surface for wear and damage.

If necessary, replace the power steering link assembly.

Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE (a) Using a union nut wrench, remove the steering gear outlet return tube. 2. REMOVE STEERING TURN PRESSURE TUBE (a) Using a u ...

Installation

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK (a) Insert the power steering link into the vehicle in the order shown in the illustration. Install in this Direction ...

Other materials:

If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. The following steps may be used as an emergency measur ...

Removal
REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (a) Remove the drain plug and gasket from the automatic transmission assembly and drain the ATF. (b) Install a new gasket and the drain plug to the automatic transmission assembl ...

Pressure Control Solenoid "A" Actuator Stuck Off (P07457F)
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The ECM uses the vehicle speed signal and signals from the transmission revolution sensors (NT, SP2) to detect the actual gear (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th gear). The ECM compares the actual gear with the shift schedule in the ECM memory to detect mechanical problems of t ...