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:
Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
The main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) and certification ECU (smart key
ECU assembly) control the LIN communication system. LIN communication system data
and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be read through the Data Link Connector
3 (DLC3).
When th ...
Front Crankshaft Oil Seal
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL TIMING GEAR CASE OR TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL
(a) Apply MP grease to the lip of a new timing gear case or timing chain case
oil seal.
(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap in the timing gear case ...
Dtc Check / Clear
DTC CHECK / CLEAR
1. CHECK DTC (for TIRE PRESSURE WARNING ECU AND RECEIVER) (USING TECHSTREAM)
(a) Turn the ignition switch off.
(b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(c) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(d) Turn the Techstream on.
(e) Enter the following menus: Chassis / Tire Pressure Monito ...
