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:
System Diagram
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
Communication Table
Sender
Receiver
Signal
Communication Method
Power window regulator master switch assembly*1
Main Body ECU (Multiplex Network Body ECU)
Door control switch signal
...
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL VACUUM WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FKS)
Click here
2. INSTALL BRAKE VACUUM CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY (for 2TR-FE)
(a) Install a new grommet onto the brake booster assembly.
(b) Install the vacuum check val ...
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by using the following
functions.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view
mirror
Normal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror (type A)
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of ...
