Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and align the tires facing straight ahead.
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(b) Gently turn the steering wheel right and left by hand, and check the steering wheel free play. Maximum free play: 30 mm (1.18 in.) Text in Illustration
If the free play exceeds the maximum, replace the steering intermediate shaft or steering gear. |
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Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ON STEERING SYSTEM
(a) Care must be taken when replacing parts. Incorrect replacement may affect
the performance of the steering system and result in driving haz ...
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
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Other materials:
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. PRECAUTIONS WHEN CHECKING FOR DTCS
(a) When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal, the
DTCs stored in the steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or UPR bracket assembly)
are cleared. Be sure to record any output DTCs immediately.
(b) Normally, with ...
Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
(a) Blind spot monitor data and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be read from
the Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3) of the vehicle. When the system seems to be malfunctioning,
use the Techstream to check for malfunctions and to repair it.
2. CHECK DLC3
(a) Check ...
Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
(a) The steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or UPR bracket assembly) stores
DTCs when a malfunction occurs in the system. These DTCs can be confirmed by using
the Techstream.
NOTICE:
When using the Techstream with the engine switch off to confirm ...
