Toyota Sienna Service Manual: Inspection
1. INSPECT RUNOUT OF DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
(a) Using a dial gauge , check the runout of the ring gear.
Maximum runout: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the ring gear with a new one.
2. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Using a dial gauge, check the backlash of the ring gear.
Backlash: 0.13 to 0.18 mm (0.0051 to 0.0071 in.)
If the backlash is not within the specification, adjust the side bearing preload or repair as necessary.
3. INSPECT RUNOUT OF REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a dial gauge, measure the runout of the companion flange vertically and horizontally.
Maximum runout: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
Disassembly
1. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER
(a) Remove the 8 bolts from the carrier cover.
(b) Using a brass bar and a hammer, separate the
carrier cover from rear differential carrier assembly ...
Reassembly
1. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT
(a) Install the 2 thrust washers to the 2 side gears.
(b) Install the 2 side gears, 2 differential pinion gears, 2
differential pinion thrust washers ...
Other materials:
Before driving
Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.
Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.
Turn the upper knob of each
retaining hook (clip) to secu ...
Inspection
1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY OPERATION
(a) Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch
to the ON position.
(b) Depress the brake pedal and check that the engine
starts only when the shift lever is in the N or P
position and the engine does not start when the shift ...
Coolant
Replacement
1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (See page
EM-26)
2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See
page EM-28)
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
(a) Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.
HINT:
Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it
according to the regulations in your area.
(b ...