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:
Operation Check
OPERATION CHECK
1. CHECK WINDOW LOCK FUNCTION
(a) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(b) Press the window lock switch of the power window regulator master switch
assembly.
HINT:
The illumination (LED) built into the switch knob of each seat does not turn
off.
(c) Check that the power window fo ...
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 ...
Theft Deterrent System is not Unset when Engine is Running
DESCRIPTION
The theft deterrent system is unset when the IG signal and engine speed signal
are input to the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) for 2 seconds or more
continuously.
The engine speed signal is sent from the ECM to the main body ECU (multiplex
network body ECU). For this ...
