Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
(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
(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:
Freeze Frame Data
FREEZE FRAME DATA
1. FREEZE FRAME DATA
(a) Whenever a DTC is detected, the blind spot monitor sensor stores the current
vehicle (sensor) state as Freeze Frame Data.
2. CHECK FREEZE FRAME DATA
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the blind spot ...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH EXPRESSION
(a) The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications
of the vehicle.
The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.
Expression
Ignition Switch (Position)
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Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
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