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.
STEERING SYSTEM|
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Hard steering |
1. Tires (Improperly inflated) |
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2. Power steering fluid level (Low) |
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3. Drive belt (Loose) |
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5. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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6. Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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8. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
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9. Steering column (Binding) |
- |
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10.Power steering vane pump (for 2TR-FE) |
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11.Power steering vane pump (for 2GR-FKS) |
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12.Power steering gear |
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Poor return |
1. Tires (Improperly inflated) |
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3. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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4. Steering column (Binding) |
- |
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5. Power steering gear |
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Excessive free play |
1. Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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3. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) |
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4. Intermediate shaft sliding yoke (Worn) |
- |
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6. Front wheel bearing (Worn) |
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7. Power steering gear |
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Abnormal noise |
1. Power steering fluid level (Low) |
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2. Steering system joints (Worn) |
- |
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3. Power steering vane pump (2TR-FE) |
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4. Power steering vane pump (2GR-FKS) |
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5. Power steering gear |
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On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and align the tires facing straight ahead.
(b) Gently turn the steering wheel right and left by ha ...
Repair
REPAIR
PROCEDURE
1. STEERING OFF CENTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
(a) Check if the steering wheel is off center.
(1) Apply masking tape to the top center of the steering wheel and upper
stee ...
Other materials:
Torque Converter And Drive Plate
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Inspect the one-way clutch.
(1) Press on the spline of the stator with a finger and rotate the spline. Check
that the spline rotates smoothly when turned clockwise and rotates with difficulty
when turned counterclock ...
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. ADJUST COMPRESSOR OIL
(a) for HFC-134a (R134a):
(1) When replacing the compressor and magnetic clutch with new ones, after gradually
discharging the refrigerant gas from the service valve, drain the following volume
of oil from new compressor and magnetic clutch bef ...
Navigation Receiver
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CENTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
(See page )
2. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET
(a) Remove the 4 bolts.
(b ...
