Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: 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:
Extension Housing Rear Oil Seal
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Replacement
REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
(See page )
2. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, remove the automatic transmission extension housing oil
se ...
Communication Malfunction between ECUs Connected by LIN (B2785)
DESCRIPTION
The certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) monitors communication between
all the ECUs connected to the certification bus lines. When the certification ECU
(smart key ECU assembly) detects errors in communication with all the ECUs connected
to the certification bus lines at a ...
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms.
If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the
table. Check each sy ...
