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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.

BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM

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
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Diagnostic trouble code chart
HINT: If a trouble code is displayed during the DTC check, check the circuit indicated by the DTC. For details of each code, turn to the page for the respective DTC Code. in the DTC chart. Inspect the fuse and relay before investigating the trouble areas as shown in the table below. ...

Changing the engine switch positions
“LOCK” The steering wheel is locked and the key can be removed. (The key can be removed only when the shift lever is in “P”.) “ACC” Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used. “ON” All electrical components can be used. “START” ...

Installation with LATCH system (second seat)
Fold the seatback while pulling the lever and move to the rearmost recline position. Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly. Type A Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the ...

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