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) |
- |
|
|
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:
Magnetic Clutch Relay
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT MAGNET-CLUTCH RELAY
(a) Check the resistance.
(1) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.
Standard:
Tester Connection
Specified Condition
3 - 5
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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 ...
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
1. DATA LIST
HINT:
Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches,
sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive
inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals ...
