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Automatic Transmission Unit: Removal

  1. REMOVE LEVEL GAUGE 
  2. REMOVE FILLER PIPE 

    Remove the bolt and filler pipe with the O-ring.

    HINT:

    At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Replace the used O-ring with a new one.

  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER, MAF METER AND INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE ASSEMBLY 
  4. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WITH TWC 
    1. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
    2. Remove the 8 nuts, 2 gaskets and exhaust manifold with the TWC.
      1. Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf) 
        2. Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Manifold With TWC
        G00894527Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Replace the used gaskets with new ones.

  5. RAISE VEHICLE 
    NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported. 
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVERS 
  7. REMOVE LH FRONT FLOOR CENTER COVER 
  8. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR FLOOR BOARD 
  9. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 
  10. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE FROM RADIATOR 
  11. REMOVE FRONT AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPES (See  EXHAUST SYSTEM  ) 
  12. REMOVE SHIFT CONTROL ROD 
    1. Remove the nut and washer, and disconnect the rod.
      1. Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 
    2. Remove the nut and shift control rod.
      1. Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 
      3. Fig 2: Removing Shift Control Rod
      G00894528Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  14. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER PIPE 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 clamps.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Pipe Bolts & Clamps
      G00894529Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf) 
    2. Loosen the 2 union nuts from the transmission.
      1. Torque: 44 N.m (450 kgf.cm, 33 ft.lbf) 
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil cooler pipe. 
    3. Disconnect the 2 oil cooler pipes from the transmission.
      4. Fig 4: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Pipes From Transmission
      G00894530Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLT 
    1. Remove the hole plug.
    2. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt.
    3. Hold the crankshaft pulley nut with a wrench and remove the 6 bolts.
      1. Torque: 48 N.m (490 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 5: Removing Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolt
    G00894531Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. First install black colored bolt and then the 5 other bolts.

  16. SUPPORT TRANSMISSION WITH JACK 
    Fig 6: Supporting Transmission With Jack
    G00894532Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE 4 ENGINE REAR SUPPORT MEMBER SET BOLTS 
    1. Torque: 25 N.m (260 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 7: Removing Engine Rear Support Member Set Bolts
    G00894533Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. 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. Fig 8: Tilting Down Transmission
      G00894534Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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 clamps on the transmission.
  19. REMOVE STARTER 
    1. Disconnect the connector and wire from the starter.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
      1. Torque: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf) 
  20. REMOVE TRANSMISSION 

    Remove the 9 bolts, ground cable and transmission.

    1. Torque: 
    2. 17 mm head: 72 N.m (730 kgf.cm, 53 ft.lbf) 
    3. 14 mm head: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf) 
      4. Fig 9: Identifying Starter Set Bolt Location & Heads
      G00894535Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.

    Lift the front side of the engine.

    Fig 10: Lifting Front Side Of Engine
    G00894536Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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