Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: 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 of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
Axle System|
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
See page |
|---|---|---|
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Wander/pulls |
Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Hub bearings (Loosen or worn) |
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Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken) |
- |
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Front wheel shimmy |
Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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|
Wheels (Out of balance) |
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Front shock absorber (Worn out) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Upper ball joints (Worn) |
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Lower ball joints (Worn) |
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Hub bearings (Loosen or worn) |
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|
Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken) |
- |
|
|
Rear wheel shimmy |
Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheels (Out of balance) |
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Rear shock absorber (Worn out) |
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Hub bearings (Loosen or worn) |
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Axle System
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On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
(a) Remove the front wheel.
(b) for 4WD:
(1) Remove the front axle hub grease cap (See page
).
(c) Remove the front disc br ...
Other materials:
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
1. 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 ...
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 tran ...
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
(a) Remove the drain plug and gasket from the automatic transmission
assembly and drain the ATF.
(b) Install a new gasket and the drain plug to the automatic transmission assembl ...
