Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: 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 the 5th turn.
Torque:
1.0-3.0 N·m {3-45 kgf·cm, 3-39 in·lbf}
(c) Check for any cracks and grease leakage on the ball joint dust cover.
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 w ...
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.
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Other materials:
Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
(a) Blind spot monitor data and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be read from
the Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3) of the vehicle. When the system seems to be malfunctioning,
use the Techstream to check for malfunctions and to repair it.
2. CHECK DLC3
(a) Check ...
How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the blind spot monitor system.
*: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE
1.
VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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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 sy ...
