Toyota Sienna Service Manual: Inspection
1. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the power steering rack for runout and for teeth wear and damage.
Maximum runout: 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) If necessary, replace the rack & pinion power steering gear assembly.
(b) Check the back surface for wear and damage.
If necessary, replace the rack & pinion power steering gear assembly.
2. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Secure the tie rod assembly in a vise.
(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt.
(c) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times.
(d) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Torque: Turning torque 0.83 to 3.43 N*m (8.5 to 35.0 kgf*cm, 7.3 to 30.4 in.*lbf)
3. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure on the other side.
Disassembly
1. REMOVE RETURN TUBE NO.2
(a) Using SST, remove the return tube No. 2.
SST 09023-12701
2. REMOVE STEERING LEFT TURN PRESSURE TUBE
(a) Using SST, remove the left turn pressure tube.
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Reassembly
1. INSTALL RACK STEERING PISTON RING
(a) Coat a new O-ring with power steering fluid and
install it onto the power steering rack.
(b) Expand a new rack steering piston ring with your
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Rear view monitor
system
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an
image of the view behind the vehicle and guide lines while backing
up, for example while parking.
The screen illustrations used in this text are intended as examples,
and may differ from the image that is actually displayed on the
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Disassembly
1. Remove rear wheel
2. Drain brake fluid
Notice:
wash the brake fluid off immediately if it attaches to
any painted surface.
3. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Release the parking brake lever, and remove the
rear brake drum.
HINT:
If the rear brake drum cannot be removed easily,
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Battery
Check the battery as follows:
Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable an ...
