Transmission Assembly: Assembly

As shown in the figure below, use a drift [22 mm (0.87 in) dia. commercial service tool] to drive manual shaft oil seals into the transmission case until it is flush.
CAUTION:
- Never reuse manual shaft oil seals.
- Apply ATF to manual shaft oil seals.
Fig 1: Driving Manual Shaft Oil Seals Into Transmission Case Using Drift
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Install detent spring to transmission case. Tighten detent spring bolt to the specified torque.

Fig 2: Locating Detent Spring Bolt
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Install manual shaft to transmission case.

Fig 3: Installing Manual Shaft From Transmission Case
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Install parking rod (1) to manual plate (2).

Fig 4: Installing Parking Rod To Manual Plate
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Install manual plate (with parking rod) to manual shaft.

Fig 5: Installing Manual Plate (With Parking Rod) To Manual Shaft
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Install retaining pin (1) into the manual plate and manual shaft.
1. Fit pinhole of the manual plate to pinhole of the manual shaft with a pin punch.
2. Use a hammer to tap the retaining pin into the manual plate.
  A: Approx. 2 mm (0.08in)
  
  CAUTION: Drive retaining pin to 2±0.5 mm (0.08±0.020 in) over the manual plate.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Pin Dimension
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Install retaining pin into the transmission case and manual shaft.
1. Fit pinhole of the transmission case to pinhole of the manual shaft with a pin punch.
2. Use a hammer to tap the retaining pin into the transmission case.
  CAUTION: Drive retaining pin to 5±1 mm (0.20±0.04 in) over the transmission case.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Retaining Pin Dimension And Transmission Case
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Install D-rings to reverse brake piston.

Fig 8: Installing Reverse Brake Piston D-Rings
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Install reverse brake piston to transmission case.

Fig 9: Installing Reverse Brake Piston
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Install needle bearing to drum support edge surface.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".

Fig 10: Installing Transmission Case Needle Bearing
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Install seal rings to drum support.

Fig 11: Installing Seal Rings To Drum Support
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Install reverse brake spring retainer and reverse brake return spring to transmission case.

Fig 12: Installing Spring Retainer
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Set the clutch spring compressor [SST: KV31102400 (J-34285 and J-34285-87)]on reverse brake spring retainer and install snap ring (fixing spring retainer) to transmission case while compressing return spring.
CAUTION:
- Securely assemble them using a flat-bladed screwdriver so that snap ring tension is slightly weak.
- Be careful not to damage snap ring.
Fig 13: Installing Snap Ring To Transmission Case Using Clutch Spring Compressor
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Install reverse brake component part (drive plates, driven plates, and dish plates) to transmission case.

Fig 14: Identifying Reverse Brake Component Part (Drive Plates, Driven Plates And Dish Plates)
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CAUTION: Check order of plates.
Assemble N-spring.
Install reverse brake retaining plate to transmission case.

Fig 15: Installing Transmission Case, N-Spring, Drive And Driven Plate
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Install snap ring to transmission case.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage snap ring.

Fig 16: Installing Transmission Case Snap Ring
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Measure clearance between retaining plate and snap ring. If not within specified clearance, select proper retaining plate.
Specified clearance "A"

Standard: "REVERSE BRAKE CLEARANCE ".

Retaining plate: Refer to "REVERSE BRAKE CLEARANCE "

Fig 17: Measuring Clearance Between Retaining Plate And Snap Ring
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Install needle bearing to transmission case.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".

Fig 18: Installing Transmission Case Needle Bearing
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Install output speed sensor (1) to transmission case and tighten output speed sensor mounting bolt (←) to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
- Never subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
- Never disassemble.
- Never allow metal filings, etc. to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
- Never place in an area affected by magnetism.
Fig 19: Installing Output Speed Sensor
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As shown in the figure below, use the drift [64 mm (2.52 in) dia. commercial service tool] (A) to drive rear oil seal into adapter case until it is flush.
CAUTION:
- Never reuse rear oil seal.
- Apply ATF to rear oil seal.
Fig 20: Installing Rear Oil Seal Into Adapter Case Using Tool
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Install return spring (1) to parking pawl (2).

Fig 21: Identifying Parking Pawl And Return Spring
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Install parking pawl (with return spring) and pawl shaft to adapter case.

Fig 22: Installing Parking Pawl (With Return Spring) And Pawl Shaft From Adapter Case
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Install parking actuator support to adapter case.

Fig 23: Installing Parking Actuator Support From Adapter Case
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Install needle bearing (1) to adapter case.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".

Fig 24: Installing Adapter Case Needle Bearing
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Install seal rings (1) to output shaft.

Fig 25: Installing Output Shaft Seal Rings
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Install parking gear (1) to output shaft (2).

Fig 26: Installing Parking Gear To Output Shaft
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Install output shaft to transmission case.
CAUTION: Be careful not to mistake front for rear because both sides looks similar. (Thinner end is front side.)

Fig 27: Installing Output Shaft Into Transmission Case By Rotating Left/Right
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Install bearing race to output shaft.

Fig 28: Installing Bearing Race To Output Shaft
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Install gasket onto transmission case.
CAUTION:
- Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from the transmission case and adapter case assembly mounting surfaces.
- Never reuse gasket.
Fig 29: Installing Gasket Onto Transmission Case
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Install adapter case assembly to transmission case.
CAUTION: Insert the tip of parking rod between the parking pawl and the parking actuator support when assembling the adapter case assembly.

Fig 30: Installing Adapter Case Assembly To Transmission Case
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Tighten adapter case assembly bolts to the specified torque.

Fig 31: Locating Adapter Case Assembly Bolts
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Install needle bearing to drum support.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".

Fig 32: Installing Needle Bearing And Drum Support
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Install direct clutch assembly to reverse brake.
CAUTION: Make sure that drum support edge surface and direct clutch inner boss edge surface come to almost same place.

Fig 33: Installing Direct Clutch Assembly
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Install high and low reverse clutch assembly to direct clutch.

Fig 34: Installing High And Low Reverse Clutch Assembly
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Align the drive plate using a flat-bladed screwdriver.

Fig 35: Aligning Drive Plate Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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Install high and low reverse clutch hub, mid sun gear assembly, and rear sun gear assembly as a unit.

Fig 36: Locating Mid And Rear Sun Gear Assembly
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CAUTION: Make sure that portion "A" of high and low reverse clutch drum protrudes approximately 2 mm (0.08 in) beyond portion "B" of rear sun gear.

Fig 37: Identifying High And Low Reverse Clutch Drum Portion "A" And Rear Sun Gear Portion "B"
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Install needle bearing to rear carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".

Fig 38: Installing Needle Bearing From Rear Carrier Assembly
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Install bearing race to rear carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".

Fig 39: Installing Bearing Race From Rear Carrier Assembly
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Install rear carrier assembly to direct clutch drum.

Fig 40: Locating Clutch Drum Rear Carrier Assembly
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Install needle bearing (rear side) to mid carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".

Fig 41: Installing Needle Bearing (Rear Side) From Mid Carrier Assembly
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Install needle bearing (front side) to mid carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".

Fig 42: Installing Needle Bearing (Front Side) To Mid Carrier Assembly
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Install mid carrier assembly to rear carrier assembly.

Fig 43: Locating Mid And Rear Carrier Assembly
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Install seal rings (1) to input clutch assembly.

Fig 44: Installing Input Clutch Assembly Seal Rings
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Install needle bearing (1) to front carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".

Fig 45: Installing Front Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing
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Install input clutch assembly (with front carrier assembly and rear internal gear) (1) to transmission case.
CAUTION: Check that the needle bearing (2) is securely positioned. If the needle bearing position is misaligned, adjust it to the specified position.

Fig 46: Installing Input Clutch Assembly And Needle Bearing
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Install 1st one-way clutch (1) to front brake hub (with under drive carrier) (2).
Check operation of 1st one-way clutch.
1. Hold 1st one-way clutch.
2. Check front brake hub for correct locking and unlocking directions.
  CAUTION: If not as shown in figure, check installation direction of 1st one-way clutch.
Fig 47: Checking 1st One-Way Clutch Operation
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Install under drive carrier (with 1st one-way clutch) (1) to transmission case.

Fig 48: Locating Drive Carrier (With 1st One-Way Clutch)
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Install snap ring (1) to transmission case.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage snap ring.

Fig 49: Locating Transmission Case Snap Ring
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Install front brake component part (retaining plates, drive plates, and driven plate) to transmission case.

Fig 50: Identifying Front Brake Component Part (Retaining Plates, Drive Plates And Driven Plate)
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CAUTION: Check order of plates.
Install needle bearing (1) to under drive carrier assembly.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".

Fig 51: Locating Under Drive Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing
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Install under drive sun gear (1) to under drive carrier assembly.

Fig 52: Locating Under Drive Sun Gear
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Adjustment of total end play "T".
- Measure clearance between bearing race (1) and oil pump cover (2).
- Select proper thickness of bearing race so that end play is within specifications.
  
  Fig 53: Measuring Clearance Between Bearing Race And Oil Pump Cover
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1. Measure dimensions "K" and "L", and calculate dimension "J".
  
  Fig 54: Measuring Distance Between Oil Pump Fitting Surface Of Transmission Case And Needle Bearing Mating Surface Under Drive Sun Gear
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  "J": Distance between the oil pump fitting surface of transmission case and the needle bearing mating surface of under drive sun gear.
  
  J = K - L
  1. Measure dimension "K" between the converter housing fitting surface of transmission case and the needle bearing mating surface of under drive sun gear.
    CAUTION:
    Never change the straightedge (A) installation position before the completion of "L" measurement.
    
    Measure dimension "K" in at least three places, and take the average.
    Fig 55: Measuring Dimension K Between Converter Housing Fitting Surface Of Transmission Case And Needle Bearing Mating Surface Of Under Drive Sun Gear
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  2. Measure dimension "L" between the converter housing fitting surface of transmission case and the oil pump fitting surface of transmission case.
    CAUTION: Measure dimension "L" in at least three places, and take the average.
  3. Calculate dimension "J".
    J = K - L
    
    Fig 56: Measuring Dimension L Between Transmission Case Converter Housing And Oil Pump Fitting Surface
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2. Measure dimensions "M1" and "M2", and calculate dimension "M".
  
  Fig 57: Measuring Distance Between Transmission Case Fitting Surface And Needle Bearing Of Oil Pump
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  "M": Distance between the transmission case fitting surface of oil pump and the needle bearing on oil pump.
  
  M = M1-- M2
  1. Place bearing race (1) and needle bearing (2) on oil pump assembly (3).
    
    Fig 58: Locating Bearing Race, Needle Bearing And Oil Pump Assembly
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  2. Measure dimension "M1" between the transmission case fitting surface of oil pump and the end of oil pump.
    
    Fig 59: Measuring Dimension M1 Between Transmission Case Fitting Surface And End Of Oil Pump
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    CAUTION: Measure dimension "M1" in at least three places, and take the average.
  3. Measure dimension "M2" between the needle bearing on oil pump and the end of oil pump.
    
    Fig 60: Measuring Dimension M2 Between Needle Bearing And End Of Oil Pump
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    CAUTION: Measure dimension "M2" in at least three places, and take the average.
  4. Calculate dimension "M".
    M = M1-- M2
3. Adjust total end play "T".
  
  Fig 61: Locating Bearing Race And Oil Pump Assembly
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  T = J - M
  
  Total end play "T": Refer to "TOTAL END PLAY ".
  - Select proper thickness of bearing race so that total end play is within specifications.
    Bearing races: Refer to "TOTAL END PLAY ".
Adjustment of front brake clearance "C".
- Measure clearance between front brake piston (1) and front brake retaining plate (2).
- Select proper thickness of front brake retaining plat so that clearance is within specifications.
  
  Fig 62: Measuring Clearance Between Front Brake Piston And Retaining Plate
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1. Measure dimensions "O" and "P", and calculate dimension "N".
  
  Fig 63: Measuring Distance Between Oil Pump Fitting Surface Of Transmission Case And Front Brake Retaining Plate
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  "N": Distance between the oil pump fitting surface of transmission case and the front brake retaining plate.
  
  N = O - P
  1. Measure dimension "O" between the converter housing fitting surface of transmission case and the front brake retaining plate.
    
    Fig 64: Measuring Dimension O Between Converter Housing Fitting Surface Of Transmission Case And Front Brake Retaining Plate
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    CAUTION:
    Never change the straightedge (A) installation position before the completion of "P" measurement.
    
    Measure dimension "O" in at least three places, and take the average.
  2. Measure dimension "P" between the converter housing fitting surface of transmission case and the oil pump fitting surface of transmission case.
    
    Fig 65: Measuring Dimension P Between Converter Housing Fitting Surface Of Transmission Case And Oil Pump Fitting Surface Of Transmission Case
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    CAUTION: Measure dimension "P" in at least three places, and take the average.
  3. Calculate dimension "N".
    N = O - P
2. Measure dimensions "Q1" and "Q2", and calculate dimension "Q".
  
  Fig 66: Measuring Distance Between Transmission Case Fitting Surface Of Oil Pump And Front Brake Piston
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  "Q": Distance between the transmission case fitting surface of oil pump and the front brake piston.
  
  Q = Q1-- Q2
  1. Measure dimension "Q1" between the transmission case fitting surface of oil pump and the straightedge on front brake piston.
    
    Fig 67: Measuring Dimension Q1 Between Transmission Case Fitting Surface Of Oil Pump And Straightedge On Front Brake Piston
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    CAUTION: Measure dimension "Q1" in at least three places, and take the average.
  2. Measure dimension "Q2" of the straightedge.
    
    Fig 68: Measuring Dimension Q2 Of Straightedge
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  3. Calculate dimension "Q".
    Q = Q1-- Q2
3. Adjust front brake clearance "C".
  
  Fig 69: Locating Front Brake Piston And Retaining Plate
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  C = N - Q
  
  Front brake clearance "C": Refer to "FRONT BRAKE CLEARANCE ".
  - Select proper thickness of retaining plate so that front brake clearance is within specifications.
    Retaining plate: Refer to "FRONT BRAKE CLEARANCE ".
Remove under drive sun gear (1) from under drive carrier assembly.

Fig 70: Locating Under Drive Sun Gear
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Install needle bearing (1) to under drive sun gear.
CAUTION: Check the direction of needle bearing. Refer to "LOCATION OF NEEDLE BEARINGS AND BEARING RACES ".

Fig 71: Installing Needle Bearing To Under Drive Sun Gear
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Install O-ring (1) to oil pump assembly.

Fig 72: Installing Oil Pump Assembly O-Ring
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Install seal ring (1) to oil pump assembly.

Fig 73: Installing Oil Pump Assembly Seal Ring
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Install bearing race (1) to oil pump assembly.

Fig 74: Installing Oil Pump Assembly Bearing Race
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Install under drive sun gear (with needle bearing) (1) to oil pump assembly (2).

Fig 75: Locating Drive Sun Gear (With Needle Bearing) And Oil Pump Assembly
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Install oil pump assembly (with under drive sun gear) to transmission case.
CAUTION: Apply ATF to oil pump bearing.

Fig 76: Installing Oil Pump Assembly (With Under Drive Sun Gear) To Transmission Case
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Apply recommended sealant to oil pump assembly as shown in the figure below.

Fig 77: Locating Oil Pump Assembly Sealant Applying Area
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CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from the oil pump mounting bolts and oil pump mounting bolt mounting surfaces.
Tighten oil pump bolts (←) to the specified torque.

Fig 78: Locating Oil Pump Assembly And Transmission Case Tightening Bolts
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Install O-ring to input clutch assembly.

Fig 79: Locating Input Clutch Assembly O-Ring
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Install converter housing to transmission case, and tighten converter housing bolts (←) to the specified torque.

Fig 80: Locating Converter Housing And Transmission Case Tightening Bolts
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Connect TCM connector (A).

Fig 81: Connecting TCM Connector
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Install joint connector (1) to the control valve & TCM.
CAUTION: Apply ATF to O-ring of joint connector.

Fig 82: Locating Control Valve And TCM Joint Connector
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Install the control valve & TCM (1) to transmission case.

Fig 83: Installing Transmission Case Control Valve And TCM
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CAUTION:
- Make sure that input speed sensor securely installs input speed sensor holes (A).
- Hang down output speed sensor harness toward outside so as not to disturb installation of the control valve & TCM.
- Adjust A/T assembly harness connector of the control valve & TCM to terminal hole of transmission case.
  
  Fig 84: Locating Input Speed Sensor Holes
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- Assemble it so that manual valve cutout is engaged with manual plate projection.
Fig 85: Locating Manual Valve And Plate
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Install bolts and clip (1) to the control valve & TCM. Tighten bolt (E) to the specified torque before tightening the other than bolts.

Fig 86: Locating TCM Control Valve Bolts And Clip

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Bolt symbol

Length mm (in)

Number of bolts

43 (1.69)

40 (1.57)

54 (2.13)

50 (1.97)

E⁽¹⁾

50 (1.97)

⁽¹⁾	Reamer bolt

Connect output speed sensor connector (A).

Fig 87: Locating Output Speed Sensor Connector And Terminal Clip
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Engage output speed sensor harness with terminal clips (←).
Pull down joint connector (1).
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage connector.

Fig 88: Pulling Down Joint Connector
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Install snap ring (1) to joint connector (2).

Fig 89: Installing Joint Connector Snap Ring
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Install magnets (1) to oil pan.

Fig 90: Installing Oil Pan Magnets
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Install oil pan gasket to transmission case.
CAUTION:
- Never reuse oil pan gasket.
- Install it in the direction to align hole positions.
- Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from oil pan gasket mounting surface.
Install oil pan (2) and clips (1) to transmission case.

Fig 91: Locating Transmission Case Oil Pan And Clips
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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to pinch harnesses.
- Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from oil pan mounting surface.
Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque in numerical order shown in the figure below, after temporarily tightening them. Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque.

Fig 92: Oil Pan Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
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CAUTION: Never reuse oil pan mounting bolts.
Install drain plug to oil pan. Tighten drain plug to the specified torque.
CAUTION: Never reuse drain plug gasket.
Pour ATF into torque converter.
- Approximately 2 liter (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 Imp qt) of ATF is required for a new torque converter.
- When reusing old torque converter, add the same amount of ATF as was drained.
  
  Fig 93: Pouring ATF Into Torque Converter
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Install torque converter while aligning notches of torque converter with notches of oil pump.
CAUTION: Install torque converter while rotating it.

Fig 94: Installing Torque Converter
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Measure dimension "A" to make sure that torque converter is in proper position.

Fig 95: Measuring Dimension For Torque Converter Position Using Scale And Straightedge
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Dimension "A": Refer to "TORQUE CONVERTER ".