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:
Rear differential lock system
The rear differential lock system is provided for use only when wheel spinning
occurs in a ditch or on a slippery or rugged surface.
The rear differential lock system is effective in case one of the rear wheels
is spinning.
Press the RR DIFF LOCK switch to lock the rear differential.
At thi ...
Disposal
DISPOSAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
Before performing pre-disposal deployment of any SRS part, review and closely
follow all applicable environmental and hazardous material regulations. Pre-disposal
deployment may be considered hazardous material treatment.
PROCEDURE
1. PRECAUTION
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Steering Angle Sensor Zero Point Malfunction (C1290)
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU (master cylinder solenoid) acquires steering angle sensor
zero point every time the ignition switch is turned to ON and the vehicle is driven
at 35 km/h (22 mph) or more for approximately 5 seconds. The ECU also stores the
previous zero point.
If the front wh ...
