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:
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom.
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 ...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH EXPRESSIONS
(a) The type of ignition switch used on this model differs according to the specifications
of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.
Expression
Ignition Switch (Position)
Engine ...
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(a) Partially immerse the engine coolant temperature sensor in water and warm
up the water.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table bel ...
