Automatic Transmission Unit - 5VZ-FE: Removal

REMOVE OIL FILLER PIPE
1. Remove the ATF level gauge.
2. Remove the bolt and oil filler pipe with the O-ring.
  HINT:
  
  At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Replace used O-ring with a new one.
A340F: REMOVE TRANSFER SHIFT LEVER
1. Remove the shift lever knob.
2. Remove the 4 screws, shift lever boot retainer and shift lever boot.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Oil Filler Pipe
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3. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring and pull out the transfer shift lever.
  HINT:
  - Shift the transfer shift lever to the "H4" position.
  - At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
    Apply MP grease to the tip of the transfer shift lever.
JACK UP VEHICLE
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE FRONT AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (See REMOVAL )
A340E: REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (See REMOVAL )
A340F: REMOVE FRONT AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFT (See REMOVAL )

Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring And Pulling Out Transfer Shift Lever
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DISCONNECT NO. 1 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
DISCONNECT NO. 2 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
DISCONNECT SOLENOID CONNECTOR

Fig 3: Disconnecting Solenoid Connector
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DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE
Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable.

Torque: 12.5 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)

Fig 4: Disconnecting Shift Control Cable
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DISCONNECT OIL COOLER PIPE
1. Remove the 3 bolts and clamps.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Clamps
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2. Disconnect the 2 oil cooler pipes.
  Torque: 34 N.m (350 kgf.cm, 25 in.lbf)
DISCONNECT ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR CONNECTOR
DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR

Fig 6: Identifying Oil Cooler Pipes
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REMOVE REAR END PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLT
1. Remove the 4 bolts and rear end plate.
  Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 in.lbf)
2. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley set bolt with a wrench.
  Torque: 41 N.m (420 kgf.cm, 30 in.lbf)
  
  HINT:
  
  At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
  
  First install the green colored bolt and then 5 other bolts.
JACK UP TRANSMISSION SLIGHTLY
Securely support the transmission on a transmission jack. Lift the transmission slightly from the crossmember.

Fig 7: Removing Rear End Plate And Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolt
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REMOVE CROSSMEMBER
1. Remove the 4 bolts on the rear mounting side from the engine rear mounting insulator.
  Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 in.lbf)
2. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts, washers and crossmember.
  Torque: 72 N.m (734 kgf.cm, 53 in.lbf)
  
  Fig 8: Removing Nuts, Bolts, Washers And Crossmember
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REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING INSULATOR
Remove the 4 bolts and engine rear mounting insulator from the transmission.

Torque: 65 N.m (660 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)

Fig 9: Removing Engine Rear Mounting Insulator
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REMOVE STARTER
1. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire and connector.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
  Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 in.lbf)
REMOVE TRANSMISSION
1. A340E:
  Separate the wire harness from the transmission.
2. A340F:
  Separate the wire harness from the transmission and transfer.
3. Lower the rear end of the transmission.
4. Remove the 6 bolts and transmission.
  Torque: 71 N.m (730 kgf.cm, 53 in.lbf)
  
  Fig 11: Removing Transmission Mounting Bolt
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