Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: 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 of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
Axle System|
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
See page |
|---|---|---|
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Wander/pulls |
Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Hub bearings (Loosen or worn) |
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Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken) |
- |
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Front wheel shimmy |
Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheels (Out of balance) |
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Front shock absorber (Worn out) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Upper ball joints (Worn) |
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Lower ball joints (Worn) |
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Hub bearings (Loosen or worn) |
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Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken) |
- |
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Rear wheel shimmy |
Tires (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheels (Out of balance) |
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Rear shock absorber (Worn out) |
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Hub bearings (Loosen or worn) |
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Axle System
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On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
(a) Remove the front wheel.
(b) for 4WD:
(1) Remove the front axle hub grease cap (See page
).
(c) Remove the front disc br ...
Other materials:
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM
(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 take the torque reading on ...
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. INSPECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM
(a) Install the hub nuts onto the disc.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the lower ball joint for excessive play when
you push the hub nuts up and down with a force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbf).
Maximum:
0.5 mm ( ...
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM
(a) Align the matchmarks on the camber adjust cam No. 2 and toe adjust cam. Temporarily
tighten the bolt and the nut.
(b) Install the front lower ball joint attachment, a new nut and a new cotter
pin.
Torque:
140 N ...
