Toyota Sienna Quiz
Power steering

Inspection

In this manual: Power steering
Introduction — 55Service specifications — 7Maintenance — 7Engine — 264U151e automatic transaxle — 108Transfer — 19Propeller shaft — 8Drive shaft — 14Differential — 16Axle — 18Suspension — 37Tire and wheel — 54Brake control — 141Parking brake — 16Steering Column — 11Power steering — 18Air conditioning — 106Supplemental restraint system — 146Seat belt — 22Theft deterrent — 14Engine immobiliser — 17Cruise control — 65Lighting — 61Wiper and washer — 13Door lock — 42Meter — 28Audio / visual — 94Navigation — 108Park assist / monitoring — 33Horn — 5Garage door opener — 42GR-FE Engine control system — 126Supplemental restraint system — 147Other system — 14Windshield / windowglass — 43Mirror — 23Instrument panel — 6Seat belt — 22Seat — 92Engine hood / door — 104Exterior — 39Interior — 5Sliding roof — 9Multiplex communication — 18Can communication — 23
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1. INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK

INSPECT POWER STEERING RACK

(a) Using a dial indicator, check the power steering rack for runout and for teeth wear and damage.

Maximum runout: 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) If necessary, replace the rack & pinion power steering gear assembly.

(b) Check the back surface for wear and damage.

If necessary, replace the rack & pinion power steering gear assembly.

2. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Secure the tie rod assembly in a vise.

(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt.

(c) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times.

(d) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

Torque: Turning torque 0.83 to 3.43 N*m (8.5 to 35.0 kgf*cm, 7.3 to 30.4 in.*lbf)

3. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT: Perform the same procedure on the other side.

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