Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
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(a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn and check the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Torque:
0.49-3.43 N·m {5.0-35.0 kgf·cm, 4.34-30.36 in·lbf}
2. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK
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(a) Using a dial indicator, check the power steering rack for runout, teeth wear and damage.
Maximum runout:
0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
If necessary, replace the power steering link assembly.
(b) Check the back surface for wear and damage.
If necessary, replace the power steering link assembly.
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE
(a) Using a union nut wrench, remove the steering gear outlet return tube.
2. REMOVE STEERING TURN PRESSURE TUBE
(a) Using a u ...
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL POWER STEERING LINK
(a) Insert the power steering link into the vehicle in the order shown in the
illustration.
Install in this Direction ...
Other materials:
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for both the LH and RH sides.
The procedure described below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE NO. 1 HEADLIGHT BULB
(a) Turn the No. 1 headlight bulb in the direction indicated by the arrow
i ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE
(a) This method uses a refrigerant recovery unit set to locate problem areas.
Read the refrigerant pressure when the test conditions are established.
Test conditions:
Temperature at the air inlet with the air recirculation ...
Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
When installing a roof drip side moulding clip, heat the vehicle body
and clip using a heat light.
When installing the moulding, ...
