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.
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Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Hard steering |
Tires (Improperly inflated) |
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Power steering fluid level (Low) |
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Drive belt (Loose) (2TR-FE) |
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Drive belt (Loose) (2GR-FKS) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
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Steering column (Binding) |
- |
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Vane pump (2TR-FE) |
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Vane pump (2GR-FKS) |
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Power steering link (2TR-FE) |
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Power steering link (2GR-FKS) |
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Poor return |
Tires (Improperly inflated) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Steering column (Binding) |
- |
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Power steering link (2TR-FE) |
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Power steering link (2GR-FKS) |
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Excessive play |
Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
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Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn) |
- |
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Front wheel bearing (Worn) |
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Power steering link (2TR-FE) |
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Power steering link (2GR-FKS) |
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Abnormal noise |
Power steering fluid level (Low) |
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Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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Vane pump (2TR-FE) |
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Vane pump (2GR-FKS) |
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Power steering link (2TR-FE) |
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Power steering link (2GR-FKS) |
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Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING SYSTEM
(a) Care must be taken when replacing parts. Incorrect replacement could affect
the performance of the steering system and result in driving ...
Other materials:
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
1. READ 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 sig ...
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB BOLT
(a) Install a new deflector gasket and deflector onto the rear axle shaft.
HINT:
Align the 2 notches.
(b) Install the 6 bolts through the axle hub.
...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH EXPRESSION
(a) The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications
of the vehicle.
The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.
Expression
Ignition Switch (Position)
Engine ...