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:
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown.
If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK
position.
The fuses are located in the following
places. To check the fuses, follow the instructions below.
Engine comp ...
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
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 may ...
If the engine will not start
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting procedure
(→P. 141) or releasing the steering lock (→P. 142), confirm the following points.
■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor operates normally.
One of the following may be the cause o ...
