Toyota Sienna Service Manual: Disassembly
1. SEPARATE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 rear drive shaft inboard joint boot clamps as shown in the illustration.
2. SEPARATE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Separate the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot from the inboard joint assembly.
3. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY
(a) Put matchmarks on the inboard joint assembly and outboard joint shaft.
NOTICE: Do not use a punch for the marks.
(b) Pull out the inboard joint assembly.
NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the balls.
(c) Place matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft, inner race and cage.
NOTICE: Do not punch the marks.
(d) Remove the 6 bolts.
(e) Slide the cage toward outboard joint.
(f) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(g) Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the inner race.
(h) Remove the cage.
(i) Remove the inboard joint boot, inboard joint boot clamp and inboard joint boot No. 2 clamp.
4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
(a) Using pliers, remove the 2 rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamps as shown in the illustration.
5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Remove the outboard joint boot from the outboard joint shaft.
(b) Remove the old grease from the outboard joint.
NOTICE: Do not disassemble the outboard joint.
Removal
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See page
EX-8)
3. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR
(a) Remove the bolt and the speed sensor from the
axle carrier.
NOTICE:
Be careful not ...
Inspection
1. INSPECT REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Check that there is no remarkable play in the radial
direction of the outboard joint.
(b) Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the
thru ...
Other materials:
Heated oxygen sensor (for 2wd)
Components
Removal
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the nagative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank ...
Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check
the tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the
tread. Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicator ...
Monitor drive pattern
1. MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN FOR ECT TEST
(a) Perform this drive pattern as one method to
simulate the detection conditions of the ECT
malfunctions. (The DTCs may not be detected due
the actual driving conditions. And some codes may
not be detected through this drive pattern.)
HINT:
Preparation f ...
