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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Other materials:
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING TECHSTREAM
(a) When using the Techstream to troubleshoot the engine immobiliser system:
Connect the Techstream to the DLC3 while the ignition switch is off, and turn
a door courtesy light switch on and off at 1.5-second intervals until communication
betwee ...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. BASIC REPAIR HINT
(a) HINTS ON OPERATIONS
1
Attire
Always wear a clean uniform.
A hat and safety shoes must be worn.
2
Vehicle protection
Prepare a grille cover, fe ...
4WD ECU Malfunction (P163B)
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is output when a malfunction is detected in the 4 wheel drive control
ECU internal circuit.
DTC No.
Detection Item
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
P163B
4WD ECU Malfunction
Dia ...
