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Toyota Sienna Service Manual: Chassis

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE

(a) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.

Check that:

(b) Inspect the dust cover for damage.

2. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL

(a) Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.

If leakage is found, check for cause and repair it.

3. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS

(a) Inspect the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, grease leakage or damage.

4. INSPECT BALL JOINT AND DUST COVERS

 INSPECT BALL JOINT AND DUST COVERS

(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.

(1) Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden blocks with a height of 180 to 200 mm (7.09 to 7.87 in.) under the front tires.

(2) Lower the jack until there becomes about half a load on the front coil spring. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.

(3) Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead and block them with chocks.

(4) Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm and check the amount of play.

Maximum ball joint vertical play: 0 mm (0 in.) If there is any play, replace the ball joint.

(b) Check the dust cover for damage.

5. INSPECT TRANSAXLE FLUID

INSPECT TRANSAXLE FLUID

HINT:

(See page AX-123,AX-123)

6. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)

HINT:

(See page TF-3)

7. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD)

HINT:

(See page DF-3)

8. TIGHTEN BOLTS FOR PROPELLER SHAFT (for 4WD)

HINT:

(See page PR-2)

9. ROTATE TIRES

HINT:

(See page TW-2)

Brake
GENERAL MAINTENANCE 1. INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES HINT: Check the entire circumference and length of the brake hoses using a mirror as required in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wh ...

Body
GENERAL MAINTENANCE 1. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY (a) Tighten all the parts of the chassis when necessary. Steering system Drive train Suspension Brake system Engine mou ...

Other materials:

Lumbar support adjuster assembly
INSPECTION 1. INSPECT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY  Check operation of the lumbar support adjuster motor.  Check if the lumbar support adjuster moves smoothly when the battery is connected to the lumbar support adjuster motor connector terminal. OK If the r ...

Adjustment
1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (a) When shifting from P to R position only with ignition switch ON and brake pedal, make sure that the shifting lever moves smoothly and can be moderately operated. (b) When starting engine, make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting from N to D p ...

Front door lock
INSPECTION 1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR W/ MOTOR LOCK ASSEMBLY LH  Apply battery voltage to the door lock and check operation of the motor. OK HINT: If the result is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table ...

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