Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Installation

1. Inspect the torque converter clutch (See TORQUE CONVERTER AND DRIVE PLATE  ).
   Fig 1: Locating Cable Bracket

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1. Engage the splines of the input shaft and turbine runner.
   Fig 2: Engaging Splines Of Input Shaft And Turbine Runner

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2. Engage the splines of the stator shaft and the stator while turning the torque converter clutch.

   HINT:

   If the stator shaft splines are difficult to engage with the stator splines, move the torque converter clutch back approximately 10 mm (0.394 in.) and engage the splines while rotating the torque converter clutch.

   Fig 3: Engaging Splines Of Stator Shaft And Stator

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3. Turn the torque converter clutch to engage the key of the oil pump drive gear into the slot on the torque converter clutch.
   Fig 4: Engaging Key Of Oil Pump Drive Gear Into Slot

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4. Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure dimension A between the transaxle fitting surface of the engine *1 and the converter fitting surface of the drive plate *2. (#)
   NOTE: Make sure to deduct the thickness of the straightedge.
   Fig 5: Measuring Dimension A Between Transaxle Fitting Surface Of Engine

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5. Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure dimension B shown in the illustration. Check that B is greater than A (measured in step (#)).
   NOTE:

   • Make sure to deduct the thickness of the straightedge.
   • If the transaxle is installed to the engine with the torque converter clutch not sufficiently inserted, the torque converter clutch may be damaged.
     Fig 6: Measuring Dimension B

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   Standard dimension: 

   A + 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) or more 

1. Install the cable bracket with the 2 bolts.

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

   Fig 7: Identifying Cable Bracket With Bolts

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1. Install the filler tube with the bolt.
2. Install the filler tube with the bolt.

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

3. Install the ATF dipstick.
   Fig 8: Locating ATF Dipstick

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1. Apply clutch spline grease to the round of the crankshaft contact surface with the torque converter centerpiece.

   Clutch splice grease: 

   Toyota Genuine Clutch Splice Grease or equivalent 

   Maximum spread: 

   About 1 g (0.353 oz) 

   Fig 9: Applying Clutch Spline Grease To Round Of Crankshaft Contact Surface

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2. Install the automatic transaxle with the 5 upper side mounting bolts to the engine.

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

   46 N*m (469 kgf*cm, 34 ft.*lbf) for bolt B 

   NOTE: Confirm that 2 knock pins are on the transaxle fitted surface of the engine block before the transaxle installation.
   Fig 10: Locating Automatic Transaxle With Bolts

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3. Install the 4 lower side mounting bolts.

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

   Fig 11: Locating Lower Side Mounting Bolts

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4. Apply a few drops of adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts tip.

   Adhesive: 

   Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent 

   Fig 12: Applying Adhesive To Threads Of Mounting Bolt End

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5. Install the 6 torque converter clutch setting bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.

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

   NOTE: Install the black colored bolt first, and then the silver colored 5 bolts.
6. Install the flywheel housing under cover.
   Fig 13: Locating Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolts

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1. Install the transfer (See INSTALLATION ).

1. Install the mounting bracket with the 3 bolts.

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

   Fig 14: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts

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1. Install the mounting bracket with the 4 bolts.

   Torque: 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) for 14 mm head bolt 

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

   Fig 15: Locating Mounting Bracket Bolts

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1. Install the mounting bracket with the 3 bolts.

   Torque: 45 N*m (459 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf) 

1. Install the oil cooler (See REMOVAL  ).
   Fig 16: Locating Transmission Oil Cooler

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1. Connect the wire harness clamps.
2. Connect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
3. Connect the transaxle wire connector.
4. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
   Fig 17: Connecting Wire Harness

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1. Install the starter with the 2 bolts.

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

   Fig 18: Locating Starter Bolts

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2. Connect the starter wire with the nut.

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

3. Connect the starter connector.
4. Install the terminal nut and cover the nut with the cap.

   Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 7 in.*lbf) 

   Fig 19: Locating Starter Connector

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1. Install the engine with transaxle. (See INSTALLATION ).

Fluid type: 

Toyota Genuine ATF WS or Equivalent 

1. Inspect the automatic transaxle fluid (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ).

1. Perform the RESET MEMORY procedures (A/T initialization) (See INITIALIZATION  ).