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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Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
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Ignition Switch
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover.
2. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Disen ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) When moving the shift lever from P to each position with the ignition switch
ON and the brake pedal depressed, check that the shift lever moves smoothly and
correctly into position.
(b) Start the engine and check that the ve ...
