| Last Modified: 04-05-2023 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000000VJ17 |
| Model Year Start: 2016 | Model: Sienna | Prod Date Range: [12/2015 - ] |
| 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
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(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)
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3. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR (for AWD)
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4. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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(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
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(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
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(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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