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:
Reassembly
1. INSTALL UNDERDRIVE PLANETARY RING GEAR
HINT:
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 160
mm (6.3 in.).
(a) Install a new snap ring to the outer race of the radial
ball bearing rear.
HINT:
When replacing the bearing, also replace the
counter driven gear with a new one.
(b) Us ...
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Ho ...
System normal condition check
1. CHECK NORMAL CONDITION
If the symptom is applicable to any of the following,
it is intended behavior, and not a malfunction.
Symptom
Answer
A longer route than expected is chosen.
Depending on the road conditions, the radio and navigation assembly
m ...
