Last Modified: 04-05-2023 |
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Doc ID: RM100000000VJ17 |
Model Year Start: 2016 |
Model: Sienna |
Prod Date Range: [12/2015 -
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Title: STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL; 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 - ] |
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the steering intermediate shaft assembly and pinion shaft of steering gear assembly, be sure to place matchmarks before servicing.
PROCEDURE
1. SECURE STEERING WHEEL
(a) Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent it from rotating.
HINT:
This operation is necessary to prevent damage to the spiral cable.
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2. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR (for 2WD)
(See page
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3. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR (for AWD)
(See page
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4. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering link assembly.
Text in Illustration
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(b) Remove the bolt. and separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.
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5. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts and steering link assembly.
NOTICE:
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
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(b) Pull out the steering link assembly towards the left side of the vehicle.
6. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod assembly LH and steering gear assembly.
Text in Illustration
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(b) Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.
7. REMOVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
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