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
fingers ...
Other materials:
If your vehicle needs to
be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
2WD models: If towing your vehicle ...
How to proceed with
troubleshooting
HINT:
The intelligent tester can be used in steps 2, 3, 4, 6 and 9.
1 VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
2 CONNECT INTELLIGENT TESTER TO DLC3
HINT:
If the display indicates a communication fault in the tester,
inspect the DLC3.
3 CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA
Check for DTC(s) and freeze frame ...
Installation
1. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
Place the seat in the cabin.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the body.
Install the seat.
7-Passenger RH:
Install the seat belt anchor plate with the bolt.
Torque: 42 N*m (428 kgf*cm, 31 ft.*lbf)
Install the headrest. ...