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Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal

  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  2. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  3. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  4. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE CLAMP 
    1. Remove the bolt and the transmission control cable clamp.
      Fig 1: Installing RH Front Drive Shaft Assembly
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  5. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP 
    1. Disconnect the wire harnesses from the clamp.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and 2 clamps.
      Fig 2: Connecting Wire Harnesses To Clamps
      G05239906Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
      Fig 3: Connecting Wire Harness
      G05239907Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector (1).
    2. Remove the nut (2) and disconnect the starter wire.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts (3) and starter assembly.
      Fig 4: Locating Nut And Starter Wire
      G05239908Courtesy 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 speed sensor connectors.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Speed Sensor Connectors
      G05239909Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. 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.
  10. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 6: Identifying Bolts And Transmission Control Cable Bracket No.1
    G05239910Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the transmission oil level gauge sub-assembly.
    2. Remove the bolt and transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly.
      Fig 7: Removing O-Ring From Transmission Oil Filler Tube Sub-Assembly
      G05239911Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disconnect the breather hose from the wire harness bracket.
      Fig 8: Connecting Breather Hose To Wire Harness Bracket
      G05239912Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO. 1 
    1. Using SST and a wrench, disconnect the oil cooler inlet tube No. 1.

      SST 09023-12701 

  12. REMOVE OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO. 1 
    1. Using SST and a wrench, disconnect the oil cooler outlet tube No. 1.

      SST 09023-12701 

      Fig 9: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Inlet Tube No 1
      G05239913Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket front.
      Fig 10: Installing Engine Mounting Bracket Front
      G05239914Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH 
    1. Remove the 5 bolts and transfer stiffener plate RH.
      Fig 11: Installing Transfer Stiffener Plate RH
      G05239915Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE W/ TRANSFER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and flywheel housing under cover.
      Fig 12: Installing Flywheel Housing Under Cover
      G05239916Courtesy 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 13: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
      G05239917Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 8 bolts.
    4. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle w/ transfer.
  16. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  17. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 14: Inspecting Torque Converter Clutch Assembly
    G05239918Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See INSPECTION  )