'98 Tacoma (U)
230
CLUTCH
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):
5Ð15 (0.2Ð0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 2RZ- FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
3RZ- FE engine 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
5VZ- FE engine Two-wheel drive models 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four-wheel drive models
2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
Oil type: Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W- 90 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fluid capacity (drain and ref
ill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models2RZ- FE engine Up to 2.4 (2.5, 2.1)
5VZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engines Up to 1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
Four-wheel drive models
Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid
D-II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II)
TRANSFER
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
Oil type:
Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W- 90 DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models except
Pre Runner2RZ- FE engine 1.35 (1.4, 1.2)
5VZ- FE engine 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
Four-wheel drive models and
Pre Runner Front (except Pre- runner) A.D.D. 1.15 (1.2, 1.0)
Except A.D.D. 1.1 (1.2, 1.0)
Rear Short wheel base
With rear differential lock system 2.65 (2.8, 2.3)
Without rear differential lock
system 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
Extra long wheel base
With rear differential lock system 2.95 (3.1, 2.6)
Without rear differential lock
system 2.45 (2.6, 2.2)
Oil type:
Hypoid Gear Oil API GL- 5
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Recommended oil viscosity:
Front
A.D.D.
SAE 75W- 90
Except A.D.D. Above -18 5C (0 5F)
SAE 90
Below -18 5C (0 5F)
SAE 80W or 80W- 90
Rear Above -18 5C (0 5F)
SAE 90
Below -18 5C (0 5F)
SAE 80W or 80W- 90
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
Wheel bearings: Lithium base wheel bearing grease,
NLGI No. 2
Front drive shaft thrust bushings: Synthetic oil and lithium soap base
chassis grease, NLGI No.1
Propeller shafts: SpidersLithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No. 2
Slide yoke and double cardan joint Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No. 2
BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110
lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):
72 (2.8)
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 3Ð6 (0.12Ð0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):
12Ð18 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel freeplay: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III
Publication No. OM35729U
Part No. 01999-35729
Printed in Japan 01-9801-00
(U)
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 70 . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 164
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If your engine stalls while driving 167
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If your vehicle overheats 168
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If you have a flat tire 169
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 177
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Tips for driving during break-in period 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 151
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General maintenance 193
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Complete index NO TAG
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Gas station information
Fuel type: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher
See page 138 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner
57 L (15.1 gal., 12.5 lmp. gal.)
Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner
68 L (18.0 gal., 15.0 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SH, ºEnergy- Conserving IIº or SJ, Energy- Conservingº
multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 207 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 210 through 214.
Tire pressure: See page 232. f
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