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:
Using a flatbed truck
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be damaged.
WARNINGObserve the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
When tow ...
Canceling the power sliding door system (vehicles with power
sliding doors)
Turn the main switch off to disable
the power sliding door system.
Off
The sliding doors can only be
opened and closed manually.
On*
The power sliding door can be
opened and closed with the power
sliding door switches for the front
occupants or wireless remote control
even if ...
On-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT REAR AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT
INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
Perform a diagnostic system check.
2. INSPECT REAR AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE
INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT
DEPLOYED)
Perform a diagnostic system check.
When the quarter panel of the vehicle or ...
