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Transmission Wire: Replacement

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-remove 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. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 
    1. Remove the drain plug, gasket and drain ATF.
    2. Install a new gasket and drain plug.

      Torque: 28 N.m (285 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf) 

  2. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSY 
    NOTE: Some fluid will remain in the oil pan.
    1. Remove the 20 bolts.
      Fig 1: Removing Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Sub-Assy Bolts
      G02963372Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Examine particles in pan.
      1. 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 2: Examining Particles In Pan
        G02963373Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and oil strainer.
    NOTE: Be careful as some fluid will come out of the oil strainer.
    Fig 3: Removing Valve Body Oil Strainer Assy
    G02963374Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. SEPARATE TRANSMISSION WIRE 
    1. Remove the bolt and clamp.
    2. Disconnect the ATF temperature sensor.
    3. Disconnect the 7 connectors from the solenoid valves.
      Fig 4: Removing Transmission Wire
      G02963375Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE TRANSMISSION WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and pull out the transmission wire.
      Fig 5: Removing Transmission Wire
      G02963376Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL TRANSMISSION WIRE 
    1. Install the transmission wire with the bolt.

      Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf) 

    2. Connect the transmission wire connector.
      Fig 6: Installing Transmission Wire
      G02963377Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. CONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE 
    1. Connect the 7 connectors to the solenoid valves.
    2. Install the clamp with the bolt.

      Torque: 

      • B: 11 N.m (110 kgf.cm, 8 in.lbf) 
      • C: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 in.lbf) 
    3. Connect the ATF temperature sensor.

      Wiring color: 

      • a: Orange 
      • b: Blue 
      Fig 7: Connecting Transmission Wire
      G02963378Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSY 
    1. Install the a new O-ring and oil strainer with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 8: Installing Valve Body Oil Strainer Assy
      G02963379Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSY 

    HINT:

    Remove any packing material and be careful not to drop oil on the contacting surfaces of the transmission case and oil pan.

    1. Install the oil pan with the 20 bolts.

      Torque: 4.4 N.m (45 kgf.cm, 39 in.lbf) 

      Fig 9: Installing Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Sub-Assy
      G02963380Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (See  AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID   ) 
  11. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (See  AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID   )