Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Manual Shifting Test
MANUAL SHIFTING TEST
1. PERFORM MANUAL SHIFTING TEST
HINT:
- Using this test, it can be determined whether a problem is in an electrical circuit or if it is a mechanical problem in the transmission.
- If any abnormalities are found in the following test, the problem is in the transmission itself.
(a) Disconnect the connector of the transmission wire.
HINT:
It is possible to deactivate the electrical shift control by disconnecting the transmission wire. The gears can then be changed mechanically with the shift lever.
(b) Drive the vehicle with the transmission wire disconnected. Move the shift lever to each position to check whether the gear changes as shown in the table below.
|
Shift Lever Position |
Gear |
|---|---|
|
P |
P |
|
R |
R |
|
D |
3rd |
(c) Connect the connector of the transmission wire.
(d) Clear the DTCs (See page .gif)
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Initialization
INITIALIZATION
1. RESET MEMORY
NOTICE:
Perform Reset Memory (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic
transmission assembly, transmission valve body assembly or any of the shift ...
Monitor Drive Pattern
MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN
1. TEST MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN FOR ECT
CAUTION:
Perform this drive pattern on a level surface and strictly observe the posted
speed limits and traffic laws while driving.
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Other materials:
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT
HINT:
All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument
panel are shown along with their alphabetic codes in the table below.
2. PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be requ ...
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle
in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather
conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
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Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Check whether there is no remarkable play in the outboard joint.
(b) Check whether the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.
(c) Check whether there is no remarkable play in the radial direction of the
inboard joint.
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