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Automatic Transaxle ASSY (U151E): Replacement

  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  2. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (SEE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (FROM JULY, 2003)  ) 
  3. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (SEE  FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (FROM JULY, 2003)  ) 
  4. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO.2 
    1. Remove the bolt and transmission control cable bracket No.2.
    Fig 1: Removing Transmission Control Cable Bracket
    G02939439Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP 
    1. Disconnect the wire harnesses from the clamps.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 clamps.
    Fig 2: Removing Wire Harness Clamp
    G02939440Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Remove the bolt and wire harness.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Wire Harness
    G02939441Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE STARTER ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and starter assy.
    Fig 4: Removing Starter Assembly
    G02939442Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS 
    1. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
    2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    3. Disconnect the 2 transmission revolution sensor connectors.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Connectors
    G02939443Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO.1 
    1. Remove the bolt and oil cooler tube clamp.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and transmission control cable bracket.
    Fig 6: Removing Transmission Control Cable Bracket
    G02939444Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the ATF level gauge.
    2. Remove the bolt and oil filler tube.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the oil filler tube.
    Fig 7: Removing Transmission Oil Filter Tube
    G02939445Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO.1 
    1. Using SST and spanner, disconnect the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.
      1. SST 09023-12701
      Fig 8: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Inlet Tube No. 1
      G02939446Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the breather hose from the wire harness bracket.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Breather Hose
    G02939447Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1 
    1. Using SST and spanner, disconnect the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.
      1. SST 09023-12701
  13. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FR 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket FR.
    Fig 10: Removing Engine Mounting Bracket FR
    G02939448Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and fly wheel housing under cover.
      Fig 11: Removing Flywheel Housing Under Cover
      G02939449Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
      Fig 12: Removing Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolt
      G02939450Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 8 bolts.
    4. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.
    Fig 13: Removing Automatic Transaxle
    G02939451Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY 
  16. REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE COVER UPPER 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and transmission case cover.
    Fig 14: Removing Transmission Case Cover Upper
    G02939452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY (SEE  TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE   ) 
    1. SST 09350-32014 (09351-32010, 09351-32020)
  18. INSTALL TRANSAXLE CASE COVER UPPER 
    1. Install the transmission case cover with the 3 bolts.
    1. Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 15: Installing Transaxle Case Cover Upper
    G02939453Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY 
    1. Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic transaxle.
    2. Using vernier calipers, measure dimension "A" between the transaxle fitting part and the converter fitting part of the drive plate.
      Fig 16: Measuring Distance Between Transaxle Fitting Part And Drive Plate Converter Fitting Part
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    3. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure dimension "B" shown in the illustration and check that "B" is greater than "A" measured in (b).
      1. Standard: A + 1 mm or more 
    NOTE: Do not add the thickness of the straight edge.
    Fig 17: Measuring Dimension
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  20. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY 
    1. Install the automatic transaxle and 8 bolts to the engine.
      1. Torque: 
      2. Bolt A: 64 N.m (653 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf) 
      3. Bolt B: 46 N.m (470 kgf.cm, 34 ft.lbf) 
      4. Bolt C: 37 N.m (377 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf) 
    2. Apply a few drops of adhesive to each 2 threads on the tip of the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.
      1. Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent 
      Fig 18: Installing Automatic Transaxle
      G02939456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.
      1. Torque: 41 N.m (418 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf) 

      HINT:

      First install green colored bolt, and then install the other 5 bolts.

      Fig 19: Installing Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolts
      G02939457Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the flywheel housing under cover with the 2 bolts.
      1. Torque: 7.8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in..lbf) 
    Fig 20: Installing Flywheel Housing Under Cover
    G02939458Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FR 
    1. Install the engine mounting bracket FR with the 3 bolts to the automatic transaxle.
      1. Torque: 64 N.m (653 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf) 
  22. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSY 
    1. Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install it to the oil filler tube.
      Fig 21: Installing Engine Mounting Bracket FR
      G02939459Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the oil filler tube with the bolt to the automatic transaxle.
      1. Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in..lbf) 
    3. Install the ATF level gauge.
      Fig 22: Installing Oil Filler Tube
      G02939460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the breather hose to the wire harness bracket.
    Fig 23: Connecting Breather Hose
    G02939461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO.1 
    1. Install the control cable bracket No.1 with the 2 bolts.
      1. Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 
  24. INSTALL OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO.1 
    1. Temporarily install the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.
    2. Temporarily install the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.
      Fig 24: Installing Control Cable Bracket No. 1
      G02939462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the oil cooler tube clamp with the bolt.
      1. Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in..lbf) 

      HINT:

      Install them so that the oil cooler tube cushion is positioned as shown in the illustration.

      Fig 25: Installing Oil Cooler Tube Clamp
      G02939463Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using SST and spanner, tighten the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.
      1. Torque: 34 N.m (350 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf) 
      2. SST 09023-12701
      Fig 26: Tightening Oil Cooler Inlet Tube
      G02939464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. INSTALL OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1 
    1. Using SST and spanner, tighten the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.
      1. Torque: 34 N.m (350 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf) 
      2. SST 09023-12701
  26. CONNECT CONNECTORS 
    1. Connect the transmission wire connector.
    2. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    3. Connect the 2 transmission revolution sensor connectors.
    Fig 27: Connecting Transmission Revolution Sensor Connectors
    G02939465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. INSTALL STARTER ASSY 
    1. Install the starter assy with the 2 bolts.
      1. Torque: 37 N.m (377 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf) 
    2. Connect the connector.
    3. Install the starter wire and nut.
    1. Torque: 9.8 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 87 in..lbf) 
    Fig 28: Installing Starter Assembly
    G02939466Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Install the wire harness and bolt.
      1. Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 29: Installing Wire Harness
    G02939467Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP 
    1. Install the 2 clamps and 2 bolts.
      1. Torque: 8.4 N.m (86 kgf.cm, 74 in..lbf) 
    2. Connect the wire harnesses to the clamps.
    Fig 30: Installing Wire Harness Clamp
    G02939468Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO.2 
    1. Install the transmission control cable bracket No.2 with a bolt.
    1. Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 31: Installing Transmission Control Cable Bracket No. 2
    G02939469Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (SEE  FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (FROM JULY, 2003)  ) 
  32. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (SEE  FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (FROM JULY, 2003)  ) 
  33. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  34. RESET MEMORY (SEE  INITIALIZATION  )