Fitment is the whole point here: the 1998 Toyota T100 factory service and repair manual is keyed to this model year and to the engine and trim you actually have — the 2.7L four (3RZ-FE) or the 3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) — so every specification and tightening sequence in it was written by Toyota for a 1998 T100 rather than carried across from a nearby year that only looks the same.
Engines
- 2.7L l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
- 3.4L 3378CC V6 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Base, Automatic
- Base, Standard
- DX, Automatic
- DX, Standard
- SR5, Automatic
- SR5, Standard
Known issues on the 1998 T100. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it covers the steering linkage — specifically the relay rod. The recall describes certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles in which the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under conditions where high steering effort and power assist are required; if the vehicle continues to be operated in that condition, the relay rod may fracture. Owners have filed 33 complaints against the 1998 T100, and Toyota has issued 18 technical service bulletins for it.
That makes the steering linkage the first place to look on a high-mileage T100 that has gone vague or heavy at the wheel, and it is the kind of job where working to Toyota's own 1998 figures matters more than a generic front-end write-up.
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AN
IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Product general information.
Replacement vin plates.
Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The af
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
Showing the 8 most recent of 39 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
VEHICLE VIBRATES VIOLENTLY WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35 AND 60 MPH.
THE BODY TO FRAME MOUNT HAS RUSTED AWAY BREAKING THREE PARTS OF THE FRAME. THE TOP OF THE FRAME IS THE ONLY PART HOLDING
THE TRUCK HAS 98,000 MILES. THE FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH ON THE RIGHT SIDE BEHIND THE FRONT WHEEL AND IN FRONT OF THE BA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE SPECIALIST ADVISED HIM THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE
Took my truck to a body shop to have dings and a few rusted spots on it repaired. The business owner and repair person p
Showing the 5 most serious of 26 complaints filed with NHTSA.
