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.
STEERING SYSTEM|
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Hard steering |
1. Tires (Improperly inflated) |
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2. Power steering fluid level (Low) |
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3. Drive belt (Loose) |
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5. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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6. Steering system joints (Worn) |
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8. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
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9. Steering column (Binding) |
- |
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10.Power steering vane pump (for 2TR-FE) |
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11.Power steering vane pump (for 2GR-FKS) |
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12.Power steering gear |
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Poor return |
1. Tires (Improperly inflated) |
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3. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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4. Steering column (Binding) |
- |
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5. Power steering gear |
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Excessive free play |
1. Steering system joints (Worn) |
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3. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
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4. Intermediate shaft sliding yoke (Worn) |
- |
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6. Front wheel bearing (Worn) |
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7. Power steering gear |
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Abnormal noise |
1. Power steering fluid level (Low) |
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2. Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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3. Power steering vane pump (2TR-FE) |
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4. Power steering vane pump (2GR-FKS) |
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5. Power steering gear |
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On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and align the tires facing straight ahead.
(b) Gently turn the steering wheel right and left by ha ...
Repair
REPAIR
PROCEDURE
1. STEERING OFF CENTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
(a) Check if the steering wheel is off center.
(1) Apply masking tape to the top center of the steering wheel and upper
stee ...
Other materials:
Terminals Of Ecu
TERMINALS OF ECU
NOTICE:
DTCs may be output when connectors are disconnected during inspection.
Therefore, be sure to clear the DTCs using the Techstream once the inspection
has been completed.
Do not apply excessive force to the f5 forward recognition camera connector.
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High Pitched Horn
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE
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2. REMOVE HIGH PITCHED HORN ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and high pitched horn assembly.
Inspection
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Disposal
DISPOSAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
Before performing pre-disposal deployment of any SRS part, review and closely
follow all applicable environmental and hazardous material regulations. Predisposal
deployment may be considered hazardous material treatment.
PROCEDURE
1. PRECAUTION
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