Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Engine Under Cover No, 2)

6. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT

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8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT RH NUT

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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10. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

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12. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

13. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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14. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

15. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH

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16. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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18. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

19. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL

(a) Using SST, remove the oil seal. SST: 09308-00010