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:
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
1. DATA LIST
HINT:
Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches,
sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive
inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals ...
Fuel information
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use of unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in engine knocking. Persistent
knocking can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet t ...
Adjustment
ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT AND ADJUST CLUTCH PEDAL
(a) Fold back the floor carpet.
(b) Check that the pedal height is correct.
Text in Illustration
*a
Pedal Height Adjustment Point
*b
Push Rod Pla ...
