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:
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) and cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight):
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
Seating capacity
Without second center seat: 7 occupan ...
Readiness monitor drive
pattern
1. PURPOSE OF READINESS TESTS
The On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) system is
designed to monitor the performance of emissionrelated
components, and indicate any detected
abnormalities with DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes).
Since various components need to be monitored in
different d ...
Inspection
1. INSPECT PURGE VSV
(a) Measure the resistance of the purge VSV.
Standard resistance
If the result is not as specified, replace the purge
VSV.
(b) Check the operation of the purge VSV.
(1) Check that air does not flow from port E to port
F.
(2) Apply battery voltage across t ...
