Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and align the tires facing straight ahead.
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(b) Gently turn the steering wheel right and left by hand, and check the steering wheel free play. Maximum free play: 30 mm (1.18 in.) Text in Illustration
If the free play exceeds the maximum, replace the steering intermediate shaft or steering gear. |
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Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ON STEERING SYSTEM
(a) Care must be taken when replacing parts. Incorrect replacement may affect
the performance of the steering system and result in driving haz ...
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
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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 sy ...
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER ASSEMBLY
(See page )
2. SEPARATE NO. 2 WATER BY-PASS PIPE (for Vacuum Brake Booster)
3. REMOVE VACUUM PUMP ASSEMBLY (for Vacuum Brake Booster)
4. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
5. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
6. REMO ...
Brake Switch "B" Circuit Short to Battery (P070312)
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this circuit is to prevent the engine from stalling while driving
in lock-up when the brakes are suddenly applied.
When the brake pedal is depressed, this switch sends a signal to the ECM. Then
the ECM cancels the operation of the lock-up clutch while braking is in p ...
