Toyota Sienna Quiz
Axle

On-vehicle inspection

In this manual: Axle
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 REAR AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH

INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH

(a) Using a dial gauge, check for backlash near the center of the axle hub.

Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.

NOTICE: Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles to the measurement surface.

2. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION

INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION

(a) Using a dial gauge, check for deviation in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0027 in.)

If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.

NOTICE: Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles to the measurement surface.

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