2005 Toyota Tacoma
Mileage
126,530
Service Date
5/17/2018
Services Performed
- The U-joint in the steering intermediate shaft assembly is binding and causing the steering to feel tight at times. The U-joint is not serviceable, the shaft assembly will be required to replace to correct this issue. Remove all interior trim panels necessary to gain access to the steering column. Disconnect battery to prevent electrical damage. Disconnect all electrical connectors to the steering column to prevent damage when lowering steering column. Remove the steering column mounting bolts and lower steering column. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt and mark the steering column shaft to ensure proper positioning of replacement intermediate shaft. Remove the lower pinch bolt on the power steering rack and mark the rack shaft. Remove the existing intermediate shaft assembly and inspect the rack shaft and column shaft splines for damage. Install replacement intermediate shaft ensure proper position on the column shaft and rack shaft. Tighten the pinch bolts to specification. Raise the steering column back into position and tighten the mounting bolts to specification. Reconnect all previously disconnected electrical connectors and reinstall all interior trim panels. Reconnect the vehicles battery and install computer data scanner. Reset the vehicle air bag modules and body control modules. (An alignment will need to be performed to properly set steering angle, No Charge For Alignment.)
- Road test the vehicle to verify any alignment concerns. Check and or set all tire pressures. Install targets on the vehicles wheels, and take initial alignment measurements. Adjust the factory toe angle to specification, and verify that the other alignment angles on both the front and rear axles are within specifications. Note: Shims, Eccentrics and labor for fixed alignment angles in both the front and the rear are not included.
- Remove necessary shields to access the pressure ports. Install manifold gauges and monitor systems static and dynamic system pressures. Check all air conditioning electrical system components including switch, relays, and pressure switches. Add refrigerant to the system if necessary for leak testing and inject the system with luminescent dye. Check the system for refrigerant leaks using dye detection equipment. Check hoses, clamps, evaporator drain, condenser, receiver dryer, and expansion valve for leaks. No large leaks found at this time. Vehicle should be used with A/C to let the dye circulate through the system. If performance decreases the vehicle should be brought back to recheck for leaks.
Brenda T. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/18/2018
