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Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Aligning the matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter clutch assembly, engage the splines of the input shaft and turbine runner.
      NOTE: Do not push on the torque converter when aligning the matchmarks.
      Fig 1: Engaging Splines Of Input Shaft And Turbine Runner
      G04377513Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the splines of the stator shaft and stator while turning the torque converter clutch assembly.

      HINT:

      Turn the torque converter clutch assembly approximately 180°.

      Fig 2: Engaging Splines Of Stator Shaft And Stator
      G04377514Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Turn the torque converter clutch assembly and align the matchmarks on the torque converter clutch assembly and transmission case to engage the key of the oil pump drive gear into the slot on the torque converter clutch assembly.
      Fig 3: Engaging Key Of Oil Pump Drive Gear Into Slot On Torque Converter Clutch Assembly
      G04377515Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. 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 (*1).
      Fig 4: Measuring Dimension A
      G04377516Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension "B" shown in Fig 5 and check that "B" is greater than "A" (measured in step (*1).

      Standard: 

      A + 1 mm (0.03937 in.) or more 

      NOTE: Remember to minus the thickness of the straight edge.
      Fig 5: MeasuringTorque Converter Dimension "B"
      G04496521Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the automatic transaxle to the engine with the 10 bolts.
      Fig 6: Installing Automatic Transaxle To Engine With 10 Bolts
      G04377518Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: Bolt A 

      64 N*m (650 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt B 

      46 N*m (470 kgf*cm, 34 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt C 

      43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Install the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.

      Torque: 41 N*m (418 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: First install the green colored bolt, and then the remaining 5 bolts.
      Fig 7: Identifying Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolts
      G04384881Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the exhaust pipe support bracket and flywheel housing under cover to the automatic transaxle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 7.8 N*m (80 kgf*cm, 69 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 8: Installing Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket And Flywheel Housing Under Cover To Automatic Transaxle
      G04377520Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT 
    1. Install the engine mounting bracket front to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

  4. 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 9: Installing Engine Mounting Bracket Front To Automatic Transaxle With 3 Bolts
      G04377521Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST and a wrench, tighten the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.

      SST 09023-12701 

      Torque: 34 N*m (347 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf) 

  5. INSTALL OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO. 1 
    1. Using SST and a wrench, tighten the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.

      SST 09023-12701 

      Torque: 34 N*m (347 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 10: Installing Oil Cooler Outlet Tube No.1
      G04377522Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install it to the oil filler tube.
    2. Install the oil filler tube to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

    3. Install the oil cooler tube clamp with the bolt.

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

    4. Connect the breather hose to the oil filter tube.
    5. Install the ATF level gauge.
      Fig 11: Installing Transmission Oil Filler Tube Sub-Assembly
      G04377523Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO. 1 
    1. Install the control cable bracket No.1 with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 12: Installing Control Cable Bracket No.1 With 2 Bolts
      G04377524Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. CONNECT CONNECTORS 
    1. Connect the transmission wire connector.
      Fig 13: Connecting Connectors
      G04377525Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    3. Connect the 2 transmission revolution sensor connectors.
  9. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the starter assembly with the 2 bolts (1).

      Torque: 37 N*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the connector (2).
    3. Connect the starter wire with the nut (3).

      Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 14: Installing Starter Assembly
      G04377526Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Connect the wire harness with the bolt.

      Torque: 13 N*m (133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 15: Connecting Wire Harness With Bolt
      G04377527Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP 
    1. Install the 4 clamps and 4 bolts.

      Torque: 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the wire harnesses to the clamps.
      Fig 16: Installing Wire Harness Clamp
      G04377528Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO. 2 
    Fig 17: Installing Transmission Control Cable Bracket No.2 With Bolt
    G04377529Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the transmission control cable bracket No.2 with the bolt.

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

  13. INSTALL LH FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See INSTALLATION )

  14. INSTALL RH FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See INSTALLATION )

  15. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    HINT:

    (See INSTALLATION )

  16. RESET MEMORY 

    HINT:

    (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM )

  17. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 

    HINT:

    Some system need initialization when disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM ).