3rd Gen DIY maintenance quick reference

Wanted to start a DIY quick reference to include things like torque specs, part #'s, specialty tools and quick tips for the standard maintenance items. The intent just to have a quick place to go for people (mainly myself) that may already be familiar with job and don't want to wade through longer step-by-step instructions again to extract details. I will edit the original post as more information is obtained or submitted by others. Will also try to add links to other threads with more complete instructions/pictures/videos when myself or others post. Obviously, I cannot take any responsibility for any problems that arise from using this information or any accidental typos. If there's anything folks are interested in, let me know. Welcome any feedback on how to make it more helpful or if you see a step-by-step thread that could be linked from here, let me know. Also, if you see any errors, let me know and I'll correct.

If you get any dealer services done, and have part #'s on your receipts, please share!

CAUTION: All info in italics is not confirmed. A lot of educated guesses based on previous models and other Toyotas. Please help me correct any typos. As you guys confirm, I'll un-italicize. Thanks!

Also, this post was originally done for V6 autos, I have added some info for other models. Doesn't mean much of it wont apply to all vehicles. But obviously if you have a different engine or manual transmission there will be significant differences in certain areas. Anybody is free to copy and revise for another model if you feel froggy or feed me the info and I'll try to add it.

Factory Service Manual - Thank you @tonered for sharing
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cx5nnlnCzlhI45D1vbBMj1ni983SKdKf
You can use the "Factory Service Manual Doc ID" to semi quickly locate sections. The PDF can be tedious and difficult to navigate.

Tip:
Give your PDF viewer's "Find" function a minute or two to locate the Doc ID, the factory service manual has A LOT of pages. It will most likely show "0" results for a minute while it searches.


3rd Gen Tacoma Maintenance Log - Can be found on Toyota's website
https://www.toyota.com/t3Portal/document/omms-s/T-MMS-16Tacoma/pdf/T-MMS-16Tacoma.pdf

They should all be the same, but you can search for your year and trim if you like.


Inspect and adjust all fluid levels - every fill-up

Engine oil (0W-20 ILSAC GF-5 oil - Toyota part # 00279-0WQTE-01)
1) Check w/ engine warm greater than 5 minutes after shutting off engine
2) Tip: leave dipstick out while waiting 5 minutes to allow oil in dipstick to drain back down, makes it easier to read
3) Per manual, it’s 1.6 qts from low mark to full mark, don’t overfill

Coolant (Toyota SLLC - Toyota part # 00272-SLLC2, 50/50 pre-diluted, Canada is 55/45)
1) Between LOW and FULL lines with engine cold

Brake fluid (FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703)
1) Between MIN and MAX (should be near or at max with fresh pads)

Power steering fluid (Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III)
1) Between min and max (cold and hot lines provided)
2) Cold - not driven in last 5 hours (50-85 degF fluid temp)
3) Hot - driven 50 mph for 20 mins (140-175 degF fluid temp)

Clutch fluid (FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703)


Rotate tires - every 5k or 6 mo
Factory Service Manual Doc ID: RM00000170W00SX

Front to back/back to front on each side
Lug nut torque - 83 lb-ft (21mm)
Check torque ~1000 miles after rotating


Replace engine oil and filter - every 10k or 12 mo (severe: 5k or 6 mo)

Torque specs:
Oil pan drain plug - 30 lb-ft (14mm)
Oil filter cap - 216 lb-in/18 lb-ft (TOY640 with 15/16" or 24mm socket)
Oil filter drain plug - 120 lb-in/10 lb-ft (3/8" square drive)
No. 1 engine under cover sub-assembly - 22 lb-ft (12mm)
No. 2 engine under cover sub-assembly (off-roads) - 22 lb-ft (12mm)

Parts:
Oil - 6.1-6.2 qts 0W-20 ILSAC GF-5 oil - Toyota part # 00279-0WQTE-01
Oil pan drain plug gasket - Toyota part # 90430-12031
Oil filter element kit - Toyota part # 04152-YZZA1

Special tools:

$22 Assenmacher Specialty Tools TOY 640 Oil Filter Socket Wrench for Toyota/Lexus

AST TOY640 filter wrench (or Toyota SST 09228-06501)
5/8” ID tubing (for oil filter drain pipe)

Tips:
1) Requires removing skid(s) for access.
2) Oil filter has permanent housing, oil filter element kit includes new filter cartridge, 2 new gaskets, and the temporary oil filter drain pipe.
3) Hose for oil filter drain pipe (if used) should be 5/8” ID (15 mm). About $1 at Lowe’s in the plumbing section for clear vinyl tubing. Can help with splashing.
4) Proper torque of the oil filter cap and oil filter drain plug should help prevent the cap coming off before the drain plug on the next change, which can be a lot cleaner.
5) When you remove the filter drain plug, give it a little impact. If you're too smooth, the plug and housing will try and move together.
6) https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/oil-change-checklist-service-record.462476/ by @RichVT


Lubricate propeller shaft - every 15k or 18 mo (severe: 5k or 6 mo)

Parts:
Spider grease -

$14 Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease, Auto, 12.5 oz.

Lithium base chassis grease NLGI No. 2

Special tools:

$53 Lincoln 1134 Pistol Grip Grease Gun with 18" Whip Flex Hose and Coupler, 6" Rigid Extension, 7500 PSI, Premium Dual Lip Follower, Variable Stroke, Jam-Proof Toggle, Filler Air Bleeder Combo

Grease gun w/ pistol grip and flexible hose for zerk fittings

Tips:
1) Spiders should be greased until fresh grease purges from all 4 seals. Should purge somewhat evenly, or there may be a problem
2) I would not attempt to lube center support bearing. I suspect it is sealed and is meant never to be self-serviced.
3) Only 4wd's have zerks, won't find any on a 2wd.


Re-torque propeller shaft bolts - every 15k or 18 mo (severe: 5k or 6 mo)

Torque specs:
U-joint bolts - 65 lb-ft (14mm/17mm)
Center support bearing - 27 lb-ft (be careful, if it was loose, may need realignment)

Tips:
1) You will need 14mm and 17mm box ends or flarenuts for the u-joint flanges, sockets won't fit
2) The flanges at the transfer case have a 17mm bolt head with a 14mm nut
3) Flanges at the diffs have a 14mm bolt with 14mm nut
4) Recommend a box-end or flarenut crowfoot on your torque wrench, but don't forget to lower your torque setting due to the longer torque arm. Here's a calculator: http://www.cncexpo.com/TorqueAdapter.aspx
5) Will have to remove heat shield at rear of xfer case (12mm)
6) Thanks to @maccus for the detailed info here


Re-torque leaf spring u-bolts - forum recommended

Torque spec:
52 lb-ft (19mm)


Replace cabin air filter - every 20k or 24 mo

Parts:
Filter - Toyota part # 88508-01010 standard filter
Or
Filter - Toyota part # 88508-04010 deodorant filter (surprisingly cheaper)

Tips:
If you don't know how, it's in your glovebox owner's manual


Replace engine air filter - every 20k or 24 mo

Parts:
Filter - Toyota part # 17801-0P100

Tips:
1) Easy job, but don't mess it up. Make sure there's no holes/tears in your new filter. Make sure everything's clean before you open up the box and remove filter. And make sure you have a good mating/seal around entire edge of the filter.


Front brakes - every 5k or 6 mo for visual; every 30k or 36 mo for measurements

Torque specs:
Brake caliper mounting bolts - 91 lb-ft (??mm)

Service Specs:
Pad min thickness: 1.0 mm
Rotor min thickness: 26.0 mm
Max rotor runout: 0.05 mm

Parts:
Rotors - Toyota part # 43512-04052
Pads - Toyota part # 04465-04090

Tips:
1) Measure runout 10 mm from outer edge of rotor; rotor should be installed with all 6 lug nuts torqued to 83 lb-ft when checking
2) If runout > max, check bearing play and axle hub runout normal before replacing rotors
3) If rotor stuck on hub, use an M8-1.25 bolt in holes on rotors to break it free
4) Install new rotors in position with least amount of runout


Rear brakes - every 5k or 6 mo for visual; every 30k or 36 mo for measurements

Service specs:
Drum max diameter - 10.08 in
Shoe min thickness - 1.0 mm


Replace differential oil - inspect every 15k or 18 mo (severe: replace every 15k or 18 mo)

Torque specs:
Rear diff drain plug - 36 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Rear diff fill plug - 36 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Front diff drain plug - 48 lb-ft (10mm hex)
Front diff fill plug - 29 lb-ft (10mm hex)
No. 2 engine under cover assembly - 22 lb-ft (12mm)

Parts:
Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent - Toyota part # 08885-02506
Front - 1.6 qts; Rear - 3.1-4.2 qts (varies with model)
Rear drain plug gasket - Toyota part # 12157-10010
Rear fill plug gasket - Toyota part # 12157-10010
Front drain plug gasket - Toyota part # 90430-24003
Front fill plug gasket - Toyota part # 12157-10010

Tips:
1) Perform with vehicle level
2) Ensure you can remove fill plug before draining
3) Proper level should be within 5 mm of bottom of fill plug opening
4) Re-check level after driving
5) Save new fill plug washer until final check
6) Will need to remove skid plate and may need bottle pump for front
7)

$14 GENUINE TOYOTA GASKET KIT FOR TRANSFER AND DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE

Diff and xfer case gasket kit
8) 3rd Gen Differential and Manual Transmission (6MT) Fluid Change by @Omar RVA
9) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYXCfdGWto8 by @EB Group
10) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW8b3odXVC8 by @EB Group


Replace transfer case oil - inspect every 30k or 36 mo (severe: replace every 30k or 36 mo)

Torque specs:
Drain plug - 27 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Fill plug - 27 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")

Parts:
1.1 qts SAE 75W Toyota Genuine Transfer gear oil LF or equivalent - Toyota part # 08885-81080
Drain plug gasket - Toyota part # 90430-A0003
Fill plug gasket - Toyota part # 90430-A0003

Tips:
1) Ensure you can remove fill plug before draining
2) After filling, leave plug out and let sit ~5 minutes and re-check, add if necessary
3) Diff and xfer case gasket kit


Manual transmission oil - inspect every 30k or 36 mo (severe: replace every 30k or 36 mo)

Torque specs:
Drain plug - 27 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Fill plug - 27 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")

Parts:
Toyota Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil GL-3 (GL-4) or equivalent, SAE 75W-90
4 cyl - 2.3 qts, 6 cyl - 2.6 qts
Drain plug gasket - Toyota part # ??
Fill plug gasket - Toyota part # ??

Tips:
1) Perform with vehicle level
2) Ensure you can remove fill plug before draining
3) Proper level should be within 5 mm of bottom of fill plug opening
4) 3rd Gen Differential and Manual Transmission (6MT) Fluid Change by @Omar RVA
5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXbhD67UFTo by @EB Group


Replace automatic transmission fluid - inspect every 30k or 36 mo (severe: replace every 60k or 72 mo)
Factory Service Manual Doc ID: RM000004LXE00TX

Torque specs:
Drain plug - 180 lb-in/15 lb-ft (14mm)
Overflow plug - 180 lb-in/15 lb-ft (5mm hex)
Fill plug - 29 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")

Parts:
Toyota ATF WS fluid - Toyota part # 00289-ATFWS
Drain plug gasket - Toyota part # 35178-30010
Overflow plug gasket - Toyota part # 35178-30010
Fill plug gasket - Toyota part # 90301-15004

Special tools:
Toyota SST 09843-18040 (basically you just need a wire to jumper two OBD ports)
Bottle pump (to use for filling)

Tips:
1) https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-automatic-transmission-fluid-level-check-diy.547455/
2) Qty of fluid will depend on what you do. Per the TIS repair manual, it directs 3 drain/refill/circulates for a replacement, so it will probably be somewhere between 10-12 quarts.
3) ENGINE MUST BE RUNNING FOR THE ENTIRE FLUID LEVEL CHECK PROCEDURE!!! Seems there has been some confusion about this. Your fluid level will not be correct if you pull the overflow plug with the truck off


Replace engine coolant - inspect every 15k or 18 mo (replace at 100k/120 mo and every 50k/60 mo thereafter)
Factory Service Manual Doc ID: RM0000017DS053X

Torque specs:
NO. 1 Engine Under Cover Sub-Assembly: 22 lb-ft
NO. 2 Engine Under Cover Sub-Assembly: 22 lb-ft (w/ Off Road Package)
Radiator Drain Cock: Hand tight
Cylinder Block Drain Cock: 9 lb-ft

Parts:
9.1-11.1 qts Toyota SLLC - Toyota part # 00272-SLLC2 (50/50 pre-diluted, Canada is 55/45). Qty depends on model, see manual.
Radiator cap - Toyota part # 16401-31830

Tips:
1) Be careful here, there's a special sequence to fill the system and remove all the voids without damaging or overheating anything


Replace spark plugs - Replace at 60,000 or 72 months and every 60,000/72 months thereafter.
Factory Service Manual Doc ID: RM000000SKC05EX - Removal
Factory Service Manual Doc ID: RM000000SKA05HX - Installation

Torque Specs:
Spark Plug - 13 lb-ft

Parts:
Spark Plugs - Denso part # FK20HBR8
5/8" spark plug socket. I use GearWrench part # 80546


Tips:
Electrode gap for new spark plug - 0.7 to 0.8 mm (0.0276 to 0.0315 in.)
Maximum electrode gap for used spark plug - 1.1 mm (0.0433 in.)
Factory service manual calls for removal of the intake and wiring harness, but the job can be done without this step. See here - https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2016-tacoma-spark-plug-replacement.554468/

 

Where did you get the torque specs?

 

Factory service manual

 

Part number for transmission level overflow bolt gasket:

$10 35178-30010

35178-30010 torque to 15 ftlbs

 

Added several items. Still gotta get some more part #'s and also need to work on one for a transmission drain/fill. What else would be helpful?

Also a question for anyone?

The Maintenance Manual talks about this for the propeller shaft:
Lubricate the propeller shaft spiders and slide yokes with lithium-base chassis grease and the double cardan joint with molybdenum-disulfide lithium-base chassis grease, and re-torque the bolt.

As far as re-torque the bolt? Weird that this is not plural. Is this talking about the 4 universal joint bolts where the shaft mates to the diff? The bolts that mount the support bearing? or both? or something else entirely?

Thanks!

 

Front end alignment settings?

 

In my '09 Tacoma, there was no dipstick to check tranmission fluid, does the '16 have one?

 

Which models have the auto headlights?

 

Where did you get the factory service manual???

 

No, procedure is similar. Requires a jumper for the OBD to get into temp check mode to properly use the overflow tube to set level.

 

TIS - Toyota
https://techinfo.toyota.com

 

Is this something that can be printed if I say went for the 2 day professional one? I would like electrical schematics and repair manual. I have access to a printer that can handle 400-5-- pages with no issues, or is that protected material?

 

Some documents have a print option, some don't. So for the one's that do I don't see why there would be a problem printing it, but certainly read the agreement to make sure. I certainly would not want to have future subscription opportunities revoked because I misused the material. All material is copyrighted, so it's certainly not for re-distribution. When you use it, you can only navigate to specific sections individually. There's not a print whole manual button. But regardless, it is well worth $15. And if you start your subscription early in the day, you actually have more like 3 days since it runs out at midnight of the day your subscription ends.

 

Best damn 15 bucks I've spent in a while. I recommend it.

 

It's 65 ft-lbs per the manual.

the center support bearing to frame is 27 ft-lbs

 

OP updated, thanks.

 

Sub'd.

 

Hey guys, what torque wrench should I buy? I've never used one but I think it's about time I do.

What size bolt is the drain plug? What about the bolts for the skid? And are these sockets available for a 1/2" wrench?

I was thinking of going with a tekton from Amazon, 1/2" with a range of 10-150 ft/lbs, that way I can use it to tighten the u-bolts, tires, and everything in between.

 

Keep in mind the industry standard for torque wrench accuracy is 20% of full scale. So a 10-150 is really 30-150. I have a range of wrenches. 25-250 in-lbs craftsman, 3/8" drive. 10-80 ft-lb tekton, 3/8" drive and 20-150 ft-lb, 1/2" drive. The only thing I wish for is a small 1/4" drive wrench. As far as brand, the tekton seems no worse than the craftsman and has a better case. The only advantage to the craftsman is I can take it to Sears and get calibration checked every couple of years. The tekton is also more compact which I like.

I definitely would not go 1/2" drive if you're only getting one. As far as range just get what you need for what you plan to torque. Just keep in mind the tru range of the wrench, not what's on the label.