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.
( ...
Other materials:
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
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2. DISCONNECT CHARCOAL CANISTER FUEL HOSE
(a) Loosen the hose clip and disconnect the charcoal canister fuel hose.
3. DISCONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE
(a) Push the fuel tank vent hos ...
Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles without engine immobilizer
system
Master keys
Key number plate
Vehicles with engine immobilizer
system
Master keys
Key number plate
■Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the v ...
Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■ Shifting the shift lever
5-speed models
While the engine switch is on, depress
the brake pedal and move the shift lever.
4-speed models
While the engine switch is on, depress
the brake pedal and move the shift l ...
