Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK

(a) Insert the power steering link into the vehicle in the order shown in the illustration.

	Install in this Direction (1)
	Install in this Direction (2)

(b) Using SST, install the power steering link with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts. SST: 09961-01270 Torque: Specified tightening torque : 95 N·m {969 kgf·cm, 70 ft·lbf} NOTICE: While holding the nut in place, tighten the bolt. HINT: Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench. Click here When using SST (fulcrum length of 200 mm (7.87 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 380 mm (1.25 ft.)): 62.2 N*m (634 kgf*cm, 46 ft.*lbf)

*a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

2. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY

(a) Connect the return hose and slide the clip to secure it.

(b) Using a 17 mm union nut wrench, tighten the flare nut and connect the pressure feed tube. Torque: Specified tightening torque : 24 N·m {245 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf} NOTICE: Do not damage the pressure feed tube. HINT: Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench. Click here When using a 17 mm union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 30 mm (1.18 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.)): 21.8 N*m (222 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf)

*a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

(c) Install the tube support brackets with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

28 N·m {286 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf}

3. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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4. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

5. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

6. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

(a) Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and power steering link.

*a Matchmark

(b) Install the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft to the power steering link with bolt C.

Torque:

35 N·m {357 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}

(c) Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering sliding yoke.

*a Matchmark

(d) Install the steering sliding yoke to the steering intermediate shaft and slide it upward.

(e) Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.

(f) Install the steering sliding yoke to the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft with bolts A and B.

Torque:

35 N·m {357 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}

7. INSTALL COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the 2 bolts and 2 nuts in the order shown in the illustration. Torque: 21 N·m {214 kgf·cm, 16 ft·lbf}

(b) Install the suction hose sub-assembly with the bolt. Torque: 7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

(c) Install the fan and generator V belt.

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8. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER TUBE (for Automatic Transmission)

(a) Install the automatic transmission oil cooler tube and clamp with the bolt. Torque: 5.5 N·m {56 kgf·cm, 49 in·lbf}

9. INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)

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10. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Torque:

30 N·m {306 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf}

11. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Off Road Package)

Torque:

30 N·m {306 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf}

12. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER APRON SEAL

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13. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

Torque:

113 N·m {1152 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf}

14. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

15. ADD POWER STEERING FLUID

16. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID

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17. INSPECT FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

18. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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