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  1. Problems, Maintenance, and Repair (Gen 2)
    I can only feel this when moving from a stop, or even turning the steering wheel once in a while. Dealer told me that the steering shaft needs to be replaced because it can not be greased. I can feel the issue more than hear it. It's been doing this for a long time, van now at 97k miles, very...
  2. Problems, Maintenance, and Repair (Gen 1)
    I'm replacing the front struts on my 2002 Sienna. One side has no problem, I could loose the upper nut on the original assembly and put everything on the new strut. But on the other, I've been unable to remove the upper spring seat as the shaft turns with the nut, and there is no place to hold...
  3. Problems, Maintenance, and Repair (Gen 2)
    The transmission is shifting hard between 2nd and 3rd gear. I removed both sensors and they ohmed out at 645 ohm and 665 ohm. I believe this is in specifications.Put everything back together and still have the same problem.Any thoughts on what the problem may be. ???
  4. Problems, Maintenance, and Repair (Gen 2)
    I have a 2008 Toyota Sienna. Check Engine Light, VSC & TRAC OFF illuminated on dash. Got code P0793 - Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor A Circuit No Signal. Apparently there are 2 sensors & I dont know which one is Input or Output unless it doesn't matter. According to this...
  5. Problems, Maintenance, and Repair (Gen 2)
    There's not nearly enough online information about the 2007 Toyota Sienna intermediate steering shaft replacement. Someone has a nice write-up for the 2004 but the pics are gone so it's hard to tell if it's different from the 2007 and later models up to 2010. Here are the factory manuals and my...
  6. Problems, Maintenance, and Repair (Gen 2)
    EDIT: SCROLL DOWN FOR THE HOW-TO PICTORIAL........ Got the dreaded stiff steering, '04 LE. Pump quiet, belt tight, fluid level perfect. Stiff wheel at 3 and 9 o'clock, turning either way, doesn't want to self-center after a turn, no noises. Found the part on Fleabay, 95 bucks, free shipping...
  7. Problems, Maintenance, and Repair (Gen 3)
    I purchase a new 2011 Sienna Limited AWD a month ago...and a few days after receiving it, I noticed a clunking noise/feeling in the steering wheel when turning both left and right. It usually happens when making hard turns where I can roll through the turn and not have to stop or slow down...
  8. Sienna Insiders (TSBs & Other Info)
    From http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=11V306&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true. This affects only 16 AWD vans (VIN range S021900 – S022110) with details in the attached PDFs. The Toyota Dealer Letter contains the VIN list.
  9. Problems & Issues
    My sienna went in today for the 32000 kilometer checkup, during the last 2000 km I have felt vibration and clunking in the steering column and today the dealer confirmed that the steering shaft needs to be replace (under warranty). I was told that it in not common for the sienna to have this...
  10. TSB's, Recalls, Warranty Issues
    TSB: STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT - IN HIGH ROAD SALT AREAS; 2007 Summary:In areas where road salt is used during winter months, some customers may experience a slight increase in steering effort, which may gradually become more noticeable over time. The steering intermediate shaft has been...
  11. Sienna Insiders (TSBs & Other Info)
    STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT - IN HIGH ROAD SALT AREAS In areas where road salt is used during winter months, some customers may experience a slight increase in steering effort, which may gradually become more noticeable over time. The steering intermediate shaft has been modified to help...
  12. Sienna Care & Maintenance
    Can't find info from internet. 08 LE AWD. My question is that how many nipples are there in the Shaft? I have a grease gun and bought a Mobil Syn grease. But doesn't have a needle fitting. Do I need it? For Nissan, a needle fitting is a must but not sure for Sienna. Any info would be much...
  13. TSB's, Recalls, Warranty Issues
    Posting some TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins) I happen to have collected during my years of Sienna ownership... This one is for certain Siennas affected by a "clicking/popping/squeaking" noise coming from the steering shaft that is felt or heard while making a turn. TSBs are not necessarily...
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