Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
HINT:
Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.
3. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Release the parking brake, and remove the rear brake drum.
If the rear brake drum cannot be removed easily, perform the following procedures.
(b) Remove the hole plug and insert a screwdriver through the hole into the backing plate, and hold the automatic adjusting lever away from the adjuster.
(c) Using another screwdriver, contract the brake shoe by turning the adjusting bolt.
(d) Remove the drum gasket from the rear brake drum.
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE SHOE
(a) Using SST, remove the shoe return spring from the front brake shoe.
SST: 09921-00010
(b) Using needle-nose pliers, remove the ret ...
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT BRAKE DRUM INSIDE DIAMETER
(a) Using a brake drum gauge or equivalent, measure the inside diameter of the
drum.
Standard inside diameter:
254 mm (10.00 in.)
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Other materials:
Combination Meter ECU Communication Stop Mode
DESCRIPTION
Detection Item
Symptom
Trouble Area
Combination Meter ECU Communication Stop Mode
Either condition is met:
Communication stop for "Combination Meter" is indicated on the
"Communication Bus Ch ...
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking
brake and put the shift lever in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
N (vehicles with a manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow, or sand f ...
Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
3. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
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