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Automatic Transmission Unit: Removal

  1. Remove Level Gauge 
  2. Raise Vehicle 
    NOTE: Make Sure That The Vehicle Is Securely Supported.
  3. Remove Engine Under Cover 
  4. Remove Front Suspension Protector 
  5. Remove Exhaust Pipe 
    1. Disconnect The 2 Heated Oxygen Sensors.

      Torque: 44 N.M (450 Kgf.Cm, 32 Ft.Lbf) 

      Hint:

      At The Time Of Installation, Please Refer To The Following Items.

      • Before Installing The Heated Oxygen Sensor, Twist The Sensor Wire Counterclockwise 3 And 1/2 Turns.
      • After Installing The Heated Oxygen Sensor Wire Is Not Twisted. If It Is Twisted, Remove The Heated Oxygen Sensor And Reinstall It.
    2. Remove The 4 Bolts, Nuts And 2 Gaskets From The Lh And Rh Front Twc (Unleaded Gasoline) Or 2 Sub-Mufflers (Leaded Gasoline).

      Torque: 43 N.M (440 Kgf.Cm, 32 Ft.Lbf) 

      Hint:

      At The Time Of Installation, Please Refer To The Following Item. Replace The Used Nuts And Gaskets With New Ones.

    3. Remove The 2 Bolts And Support Bracket.

      Torque: 43 N.M (440 Kgf.Cm, 32 Ft.Lbf) 

      Fig 1: Identifying Bolts
      G01317473Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove The 4 Bolts And Center Floor Cross Member Brace.

      Torque: 13 N.M (130 Kgf.Cm, 9 Ft.Lbf) 

    5. Remove The Exhaust Pipe.
      Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Center Floor Cross Member Brace
      G01317474Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. Remove Lh And Rh Front Twc 

    Remove The 6 Nuts, 2 Gaskets, Lh And Rh Front Twc.

    Torque: 62 N.M (630 Kgf.Cm, 46 Ft.Lbf) 

    Hint:

    At The Time Of Installation, Please Refer To The Following Item. Replace The Used Nuts And Gaskets With New Ones.

    Fig 3: Removing Lh & Rh Front Twc
    G01317475Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. Remove Engine Rear Mounting Member Bracket Plate 

    Remove The 3 Bolts And Bracket Plate.

    Torque: 5.4 N.M (55 Kgf.Cm, 48 In.Lbf) 

  8. Remove 2 Bolts And Filler Pipe 

    Hint:

    At The Time Of Installation, Please Refer To The Following Item. Replace The Used O-Ring With A New One.

    Fig 4: Removing Bolts And Bracket Plate
    G01317476Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. Remove Heat Insulator 

    Remove The 4 Bolts And Heat Insulator.

    Torque: 5.4 N.M (55 Kgf.Cm, 48 In.Lbf) 

    Fig 5: Removing Bolts And Heat Insulator
    G01317477Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. Remove Propeller Shaft Heat Insulator 

    Remove The 2 Bolts And Propeller Shaft Heat Insulator.

    Torque: 5.4 N.M (55 Kgf.Cm, 48 In.Lbf) 

  11. Remove Propeller Shaft 

    (See  Removal  ) 

    Fig 6: Removing Bolts And Propeller Shaft Heat Insulator
    G01317478Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. Remove Shift Control Rod 

    Remove The Nut And Disconnect The Rod.

    Torque: 13 N.M (130 Kgf.Cm, 9 Ft.Lbf) 

    Fig 7: Disconnecting Control Rod
    G01317479Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. Disconnect Oil Cooler Pipe 
    1. Loosen The 2 Union Nuts From The Transmission.

      Torque: 44 N.M (450 Kgf.Cm, 32 Ft.Lbf) 

      NOTE: Be Careful No To Damage The Oil Cooler Pipe.
      Fig 8: Loosening Union Nuts
      G01317480Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect The 3 Set Bolts Of The Clamp.

      Torque: 4.9 N.M (50 Kgf.Cm, 43 In.Lbf) 

    3. Disconnect The 2 Oil Cooler Pipes From The Transmission.
      Fig 9: Disconnecting Set Bolts Of Clamp
      G01317481Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. Remove Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolt 
    1. Remove The 2 Bolts And Flywheel Housing Under Cover.

      Torque: 18 N.M (185 Kgf.Cm, 13 Ft.Lbf) 

      Fig 10: Removing Bolts And Flywheel Housing Under Cover
      G01317482Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn The Crankshaft To Gain Access To Each Bolt.
    3. Hold The Crankshaft Pulley Nut With A Wrench And Remove The 6 Bolts.

      Torque: 48 N.M (490 Kgf.Cm, 35 Ft.Lbf) 

      Hint:

      At The Time Of Installation, Please Refer To The Following Item. First Install Black Colored Bolt And Then The 5 Other Bolts.

      Fig 11: Turning Crankshaft To Gain Access To Each Bolt
      G01317483Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. Support Transmission With Jack 
    Fig 12: Supporting Transmission With Jack
    G01317484Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. Remove Engine Rear Mounting 4 Set Bolts 

    Torque: 26 N.M (270 Kgf.Cm, 20 Ft.Lbf) 

    Fig 13: Removing Engine Rear Mounting Set Bolts
    G01317485Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. Disconnect Connectors And Wire Harness 
    1. Tilt Down The Transmission.
      NOTE: Take Care So That The Cooling Fan Does Not Come In Contact With The Fan Shroud.
    2. Disconnect The Following Connectors:
      1. O/D Direct Clutch Speed Sensor Connector
      2. Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
      3. Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
      4. Solenoid Connector
    3. Disconnect The Wire Harness From The Clamp On Transmission.
      Fig 14: Disconnecting Wire Harness From Clamp On Transmission
      G01317486Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. Remove Transmission 

    Remove The 10 Bolts And Transmission.

    Torque: 

    14 Mm Head Bolt: 37 N.M (380 Kgf.Cm, 27 Ft.Lbf) 

    17 Mm Head Bolt: 72 N.M (730 Kgf.Cm, 53 Ft.Lbf) 

    Fig 15: Removing Bolts
    G01317487Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Hint:

    At The Time Of Installation, Please Refer To The Following Item.

    Lift The Engine Front Side.

    Fig 16: Lifting Engine Front Side
    G01317488Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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