Removal & Installation: Sienna: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Toyota Sienna and 2002 Toyota Sienna. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Measure drive shaft standard length. See Fig 1 and See AXLE SHAFT LENGTH SPECIFICATIONS table.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure there is no free play in inboard and outboard joint. Before installing axle shafts, install NEW snap ring on end of left axle shaft. Coat axle shaft seals in transaxle with grease. Coat axle shaft splines and sliding surfaces with Dexron-II. To ensure proper engagement of snap ring, attempt to pull axle shaft out of differential by hand. Install axle shafts into wheel hub. Align suspension marks made at removal, and tighten nuts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .