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Automatic Transmission Assembly - U151E/U151F: Replacement

  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  2. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 

    SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)

  3. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (2WD DRIVE TYPE) (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  4. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (4WD DRIVE TYPE) (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 

    SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)

  5. 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
    G03034142Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP 
    1. Disconnect the wire harnesses from the clamps.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and 2 clamps.
    Fig 2: Removing Wire Harness Clamps
    G03034143Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Remove the bolt and wire harness.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Wire Harness
    G03034144Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE STARTER ASSY 
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
    2. Disconnect the connector.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and starter assy.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Starter Assy
    G03034145Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
    2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    3. Disconnect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Transmission Wire Connector And Speed Sensor Connectors
    G03034146Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO.1 
    1. Remove the bolt and automatic transmission oil cooler tube clamp.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and transmission control cable bracket No.1.
    Fig 6: Removing Automatic Transmission Control Cable Bracket
    G03034147Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the transmission oil level gauge sub-assy.
    2. Remove the bolt and transmission oil filler tube sub-assy.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the transmission oil filler tube sub-assy.
      Fig 7: Removing Transmission Oil Filler Tube Sub-Assy
      G03034148Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disconnect the breather hose from the wire harness bracket.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Breather Hose From Wire Harness Bracket
    G03034149Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO.1 
    1. Using SST and a spanner, disconnect the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.

      SST 09023-12700

      Fig 9: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Inlet Tube
      G03034150Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1 
    1. Using SST and a spanner, disconnect the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.

      SST 09023-12700

  14. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FR 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket FR.
    Fig 10: Removing Engine Mounting Bracket FR
    G03034151Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and flywheel housing under cover.
      Fig 11: Removing Flywheel Housing Under Cover
      G03034152Courtesy 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.

      HINT:

      There will be one green colored bolt.

      Fig 12: Removing Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolts
      G03034153Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 8 bolts.
    4. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.
    Fig 13: Removing Automatic Transaxle (U151E/U151F)
    G03034154Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE TRANSFER0STIFFENER PLATE RH (4WD DRIVE TYPE) 
    1. Remove the 5 bolts and transfer0stiffener plate RH.
    Fig 14: Removing Transfer Stiffener Plate RH (4WD Drive Type)
    G03034155Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSY (4WD DRIVE TYPE) (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  18. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY 
  19. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY (See  AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATM)  ) 

    SST 09350-32014 (09351-32010, 09351-32020)

  20. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY 
    1. Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic transaxle.
    2. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension "A" between the transaxle fitting part of the engine and the converter fitting part of the drive plate.
      Fig 15: Measuring Dimension A Between Transaxle Fitting Part Of Engine And Converter Fitting Part Of Drive Plate
      G03034156Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension "B" shown in the illustration and check that "B" is greater than "A", previously measured. See step 20  (b).

      Standard: A + 1 mm or more 

    NOTE: Remember to minus the thickness of the straight edge.
    Fig 16: Measuring Dimension B Between Transaxle Fitting Part Of Engine And Converter Fitting Part Of Drive Plate
    G03034157Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSY (4WD DRIVE TYPE) (See  OVERHAUL  ). 
  22. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/TRANSFER 
    1. Install the automatic transaxle w/ transfer with the 8 bolts to the engine.

      Torque: 

      Bolts A: 64 N.m (650 kgf°Cm, 47 ft.lbf) 

      Bolt B: 46 N.m (470 kgf°Cm, 34 ft.lbf) 

      Bolts C: 37 N.m (377 kgf°Cm, 27 ft.lbf) 

    2. Apply a few drops of adhesive to each of 2 threads on the tip of the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.

      Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent 

      Fig 17: Installing Automatic Transaxle W/Transfer To Engine (U151E/U151F)
      G03034158Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.

      Torque: 41 N.m (418 kgf°Cm, 30 ft.lbf) 

      HINT:

      First install the green colored bolt and then the remaining 5 bolts.

      Fig 18: Installing Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolts
      G03034159Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the flywheel housing under cover to the automatic transaxle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 7.8 N.m (80 kgf°Cm, 69 in.lbf) 

    Fig 19: Installing Flywheel Housing Under Cover To Automatic Transaxle
    G03034160Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. INSTALL TRANSFER0STIFFENER PLATE RH (4WD DRIVE TYPE) 
    1. Install the transfer0stiffener plate RH with 5 bolts to the transfer and engine mounting bracket RR.

      Torque: 34 N.m (350 kgf°Cm, 25 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 20: Installing Transfer Stiffener Plate RH
      G03034161Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FR 
    1. Install the engine mounting bracket FR and 3 bolts to the automatic transaxle.

      Torque: 64 N.m (653 kgf°Cm, 47 ft.lbf) 

  25. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSY 
    1. Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install it to the transmission oil filler tube sub-assy.
      Fig 21: Installing Engine Mounting Bracket FR
      G03034162Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the transmission oil filler tube sub-assy and bolt to the automatic transaxle.

      Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf°Cm, 49 in..lbf) 

      Fig 22: Installing Transmission Oil Filler Tube Sub-Assy
      G03034163Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the transmission oil level gauge sub-assy.
      NOTE:
      • The breather hose should be on the left side of the vehicle.
    4. Connect the breather hose to the wire harness bracket.
    Fig 23: Installing Transmission Oil Level Gauge Sub-Assy
    G03034164Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO.1 
    1. Install the transmission control cable bracket No.1 and 2 bolts.

      Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf°Cm, 9 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 24: Installing Transmission Control Cable Bracket
    G03034165Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. 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.
    3. Install the automatic transmission oil cooler tube clamp and bolt.

      Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf°Cm, 48 in..lbf) 

      HINT:

      Install the automatic transmission oil cooler tube clamp and bolt so that the oil cooler tube cushion is positioned as illustrated.

      Fig 25: Installing Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Tube Clamp
      G03034166Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using SST and a spanner, tighten the oil cooler inlet tubeNo.1.

      SST 09023-12700

      Torque: 34 N.m (347 kgf°Cm, 25 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 26: Tightening Oil Cooler Inlet Tube
    G03034167Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. INSTALL OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1 
    1. Using SST and a spanner, tighten the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.

      Torque: 34 N.m (347 kgf°Cm, 25 ft.lbf) 

      SST 09023-12700

  29. CONNECT CONNECTOR 
    1. Connect the transmission wire connector.
    2. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    3. Connect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
    Fig 27: Connecting Transmission Wire Connector And Speed Sensor Connectors
    G03034168Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. INSTALL STARTER ASSY 
    1. Install the starter assy and 2 bolts.

      Torque: 37 N.m (377 kgf°Cm, 27 ft.lbf) 

    2. Connect the connector.
    3. Install the starter wire and nut.

      Torque: 9.8 N.m (100 kgf°Cm, 87 in..lbf) 

      Fig 28: Installing Starter Assy
      G03034169Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Install the wire harness and bolt.

      Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf°Cm, 9 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 29: Installing Wire Harness
    G03034170Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP 
    1. Install the 2 clamps and 3 bolts.

      Torque: 8.4 N.m (86 kgf°Cm, 74 in..lbf) 

    2. Connect the wire harnesses to the clamps
    Fig 30: Installing Wire Harness Clamps
    G03034171Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO.2 
    1. Install the transmission control cable bracket No.2 with the bolt.

      Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf°Cm, 9 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 31: Installing Transmission Control Cable Bracket
      G03034172Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  35. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (2WD DRIVE TYPE) (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  36. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (4WD DRIVE TYPE) (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  37. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  38. RESET MEMORY (see  INITIALIZATION  ) 
  39. PERFORM INITIALIZATION (See  IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION  )