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:
Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (IG)
DESCRIPTION
If the engine switch is pressed with the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly
in the cabin, the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) receives a signal and
changes the power source mode.
HINT:
When the cable is disconnected and reconnected to the negative (-) battery termi ...
Tail Gate Protector
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE TAIL GATE PROTECTOR
(a) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 8 screws.
(b) Disengage the 14 claws and 3 guides to remove the tail gate protector ...
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
2. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT
NOTICE:
There are different types of camshaft timing gearbolts. Make sure to check the
identification mark todetermine the tightening torque.
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Identification Mark ...
