Toyota Sienna Service Manual: Power steering fluid
Bleeding
1. BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
(a) Check the fluid level (See page PS-2).
(b) Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with stands.
(c) Turn the steering wheel.
(1) With the engine stopped, turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock several times.
(d) Lower the vehicle.
(e) Start the engine.
(1) Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
(f) Turn the steering wheel.
(1) With the engine idling, turn the steering wheel left or right to the full lock position and keep it in that position for 2 to 3 seconds, then turn the steering wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it there for 2 to 3 seconds.
(2) Repeat this procedure several times.
(g) Stop the engine.
(h) Check for foaming or emulsification.
HINT: If the system has to be bled twice because of forming or emulsification, be sure to check for fluid leaks in the system.
(i) Check the fluid level (See page PS-2).
On-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT
(a) Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear,
frayed cords, etc.
If any defect is found, replace the drive belt.
HINT:
Cracks on the rib side of a belt are con ...
Vane pump
COMPONENTS
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Other materials:
Problem symptoms table
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "Suspect Area"
column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the
suspected areas in the order they are listed ...
Past record
Type A
Press the “CAR” button.
Type B
Press the “APPS” button, and then select “Eco” on the screen.
If the “Trip Information” screen is displayed, select “Past Record”.
Reset the past record data
Best recorded fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ...
Automatic transaxle fluid
On-vehicle inspection
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
HINT:
Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at
normal operating temperature.
Fluid temperature:
70 to 80°C (158 to 176°F)
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the
parking brake.
(b) With the engine idling and the ...
