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:
Taking out the spare tire
Slide the front passenger’s seat to the frontmost lock position and
the right side second seat to the rearmost lock position so they will
not interfere with the jack handle.
Open the right side sliding door
and you will find the flap on the
floor. Pull back the flap to find
the ...
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. For details, see
“Vehicle identification” below.
*3: The towing package is required.
Toyota does not recommend towing with this vehicle without the towing
package.
Vehicle identifi ...
Removal
HINT:
On the RH side, use the same procedures as on the LH side.
1. REMOVE SLIDE DOOR
Remove the rear door scuff plate (See page IR-7).
Remove the back door scuff plate (See page ED-
214).
Remove the quarter trim panel (See page IR-9).
Remove the upper rail cushion from the rail up ...
