2002 Sienna rear door struts

The struts that help to open the rear door are a bit rusted now, but
since they were new, the operation of them has frequently been very
sticky, making it very hard to close the overhead door. Other times
they're working as they should, however.

Does anyone know if these struts can be lubed or serviced somehow? I
suspect that if I get new ones, they might act the same.

Bob Simpson

"Bob Simpson" <simpsonthesecond@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> The struts that help to open the rear door are a bit rusted now, but
> since they were new, the operation of them has frequently been very
> sticky, making it very hard to close the overhead door. Other times
> they're working as they should, however.
>
> Does anyone know if these struts can be lubed or serviced somehow? I
> suspect that if I get new ones, they might act the same.
>
> Bob Simpson
>[/color]

I wouldn't worry if the black strut housing has some external rust, but the
chrome shaft should be clean and shiny. if it is not clean, use some
silicone spray to clean up and lube. Use lithium or silicone grease to lube
the hinges on the hatch, the strut attachment point on the hatch, and the
ball-and-socket attachment point on the door frame.
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Ray O
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