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On-Vehicle Repair

CAUTION: When working with FIPG material, you must observe the following items: 
  • Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all the old FIPG material from the gasket surfaces. 
  • Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material. 
  • Clean both sealing surfaces with a non-residue solvent. 
  • Apply FIPG in an approx. 1 mm (0.04 in.) wide bead along the sealing surface. 
  • Parts must be assembled within 10 minutes of application. Otherwise, the FIPG material must be removed and reapplied. 
  1. REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVERS 
  2. REMOVE LH FRONT FLOOR CENTER COVER 
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR FLOOR BOARD 
  4. REMOVE DRAIN PLUG WITH GASKET AND DRAIN ATF 
  5. REMOVE OIL PAN 
    NOTE: Some fluid will remain in the oil pan. 
    1. Remove the 19 bolts.
      Fig 1: Removing Oil Pan Bolts
      G00894475Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the blade of SST between the transmission case and oil pan, cut off applied sealer, and remove the oil pan.
      1. SST 09032-00100
    3. Fig 2: Removing Oil Pan
      G00894476Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: When removing the oil pan, be careful not to damage the oil pan flange. 
  6. EXAMINE PARTICLES IN PAN 

    Remove the magnets and use them to collect steel particles. Carefully look at the foreign matter and particles in the pan and on the magnets to anticipate the type of wear you will find in the transmission.

    Steel (magnetic)...bearing, gear and clutch plate wear

    Brass (non-magnetic)...bushing wear

    Fig 3: Examining Pan Particles
    G00894477Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE OIL STRAINER 
    NOTE: Be careful as some fluid will come out of the oil strainer. 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and oil strainer.
      Fig 4: Removing Oil Strainer
      G00894478Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 gaskets from the oil strainer.
      Fig 5: Removing Oil Strainer Gaskets
      G00894479Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE SOLENOID WIRING WITH ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the ATF temperature sensor and remove the O-ring.
    2. Remove the bolt and clamp.
    3. Disconnect the 7 connectors from the solenoid valves.
      Fig 6: Disconnecting Connectors To Solenoid Valves
      G00894480Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the bolt, solenoid connector and O-ring.
  9. INSTALL SOLENOID WIRING WITH ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Install the solenoid connector and a new O-ring with the bolt.
      1. Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf) 
      Fig 7: Installing Solenoid Connector With Bolt
      G00894481Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the 7 connectors to the solenoid valves.
    3. Install the clamp with the bolt.
      1. Torque: 6.4 N.m (65 kgf.cm, 56 in.lbf) 
    4. Install a new O-ring and connect the ATF temperature sensor.
    Fig 8: Connecting Connectors To Solenoid Valves
    G00894482Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL OIL STRAINER 
    1. Install 3 new gaskets.
      Fig 9: Installing Oil Strainer Gaskets
      G00894483Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the oil strainer with the 4 bolts.
      1. Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf) 
      Fig 10: Installing Oil Strainer
      G00894484Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL OIL PAN 
    1. Install the 3 magnets in the indications of the oil pan.
      Fig 11: Installing Magnets On Oil Pan
      G00894485Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove any packing material and be careful not to drop oil on the contacting surfaces of the transmission case and oil pan.
    3. Apply FIPG to the oil pan.
      1. FIPG: Part No. 08826-00090, THREE BOND 1281 or equivalent 
      Fig 12: Applying FIPG To Oil Pan
      G00894486Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the oil pan with the 19 bolts.
      1. Torque: 7.4 N.m (75 kgf.cm, 65 in.lbf) 
    5. Fig 13: Installing Oil Pan
      G00894487Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    Replace the only "A" bolt with a new one.

  12. INSTALL DRAIN PLUG WITH NEW GASKET 
    1. Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
  13. FILL FLUID AND CHECK FLUID (See  PRE-CHECK  ) 
  14. INSTALL NO. 1 REAR FLOOR BOARD 
  15. INSTALL LH FRONT FLOOR CENTER COVER 
  16. INSTALL NO. 1 AND NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVERS