DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION; 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015

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Model Year Start: 2016	Model: Sienna	Prod Date Range: [12/2015 - 08/2016]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION; 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Align the splines of the shaft and install the front drive shaft assembly LH using a brass bar and a hammer.

NOTICE:

Set the shaft snap ring with the opening facing down.
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot or oil seal.
Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.

2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Install the front drive shaft assembly RH.

(b) Install the bearing bracket hole snap ring and a new bolt.

Torque:

32 N·m {330 kgf·cm, 24 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not damage the boot or oil seal.
Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.

3. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH (for AWD)

(a) Temporarily install the engine mounting insulator RH with the 3 nuts.

4. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH (for AWD)

(a) Install the engine mounting bracket RH with the 3 bolts.

Torque:

54 N·m {551 kgf·cm, 40 ft·lbf}

5. FULLY TIGHTEN ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH (for AWD)

(a) Fully tighten engine mounting insulator RH with the 3 nuts.

Torque:

99 N·m {1010 kgf·cm, 73 ft·lbf}

(b) Install the 2 hole plugs.

Torque:

95 N·m {969 kgf·cm, 71 ft·lbf}

6. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH (for AWD)

7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Pull the front axle out of the vehicle to align the spline of the drive shaft with the front axle and insert the front axle.

NOTICE:

Do not pull the front axle further out of the vehicle than is necessary.
Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
Check for any foreign matter on the speed sensor rotor and insertion part.
Do not damage the speed sensor rotor.

8. INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

9. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

(a) Connect the tie rod assembly to the steering knuckle with the nut.

Torque:

49 N·m {500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf}

(b) Install a new cotter pin.

NOTICE:

Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

10. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR

(a) Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose with the bolt.

Torque:

19 N·m {192 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.
First install the speed sensor harness bracket, and then install the flexible hose bracket.

(b) Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

Torque:

8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf}

NOTICE:

Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the front speed sensor tip.
Firmly insert the front speed sensor body into the steering knuckle before tightening the bolt.
After installing the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle, make sure that there is no clearance between the front speed sensor stay and steering knuckle. Also make sure that no foreign matter is stuck between the parts.
To prevent interference between the front speed sensor and magnetic rotor, do not rotate the front speed sensor body during or after the insertion of the front speed sensor body to the steering knuckle.

11. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

(a) Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft and a new front axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:

Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.

(b) Install the front axle shaft nut.

Torque:

294 N·m {2998 kgf·cm, 217 ft·lbf}

13. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

Torque:

103 N·m {1050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf}

14. ADD TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)

15. ADJUST TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)

16. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for 2WD)

(See page )

17. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for AWD)

(See page )

18. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

(See page )

19. INSPECT SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

(See page )