Last Modified: 04-05-2023 |
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Doc ID: RM100000000VJ15 |
Model Year Start: 2016 |
Model: Sienna |
Prod Date Range: [12/2015 -
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Title: STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSPECTION; 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 - ] |
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Secure the tie rod assembly LH in a vise.
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(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt.
(c) Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times.
(d) Set a torque wrench to the nut, turn the ball joint continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn, and check the turning torque on the 5th turn.
Standard turning torque:
0.49 to 3.43 N*m (5.0 to 35.0 kgf*cm, 4.3 to 30.3 in.*lbf)
If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the tie rod assembly LH.
2. INSPECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
3. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD
(a) Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise.
SST: 09612-00012
Text in Illustration
HINT:
Tape SST before use.
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(b) Using SST and a torque wrench, inspect the total preload.
SST: 09616-00020
Standard preload:
0.7 to 1.0 N*m (7.0 to 10.7 kgf*cm, 5.8 to 9.2 in.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Inspect the total preload around the steering rack center position.
If the total preload is not within the specified range, replace the steering gear assembly with a new one.
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