Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Inspection

Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual / Power Steering / Power Steering Link(for 2tr-fe) / 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:

Cargo Light Circuit
DESCRIPTION The main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) receives a cargo light information signal from the deck light switch assembly and door courtesy light switch, and illuminates the cargo light. WIRING DIAGRAM CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE: Inspect the fuses for circuits r ...

Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST DATA LIST HINT: Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals may ...

Removal
REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL 2. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY 3. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY 4. SUPPORT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 5. REMOVE NO. 3 FRAME CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 7. SUPPO ...