Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
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(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
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(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.
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Other materials:
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE HOOD BULGE ASSEMBLY (w/ Hood Bulge)
(a) Remove the 4 nuts.
(b) Disengage the clip from back side of the hood panel to remove the hood bulge
assembly together with the air intake guide.
2. REMOVE NO. 2 HOOD BU ...
Drive Belt
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Precaution
PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
Do not apply or add oil or grease to the belt tensioner to prevent abnormal
noises from the belt tensioner pulley, belt squealing, etc.
Do not allow oil or grease to adhere to the moving parts of the belt
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Ptc Heater Relay
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT PTC HEATER RELAY
(a) Check the resistance.
(1) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection
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