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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using calipers and a straight edge, measure dimension A between the engine and the end surface of the drive plate (#1).
      Fig 1: Measuring Dimension Between Engine And End Surface Of Drive Plate
      G04053112Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Aligning the matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter, engage the splines of the input shaft and turbine runner.
      Fig 2: Aligning Matchmarks On Transmission Case And Torque Converter
      G04053113Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Engage the splines of the stator shaft and stator while turning the torque converter clutch.
      NOTE: Turn the torque converter clutch approximately 180°.
      Fig 3: Engaging Splines Of Stator Shaft And Stator
      G04053114Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Turn the torque converter clutch and align the matchmarks on the torque converter clutch and transmission case to engage the key of the oil pump drive gear into the slot on the torque converter clutch.
      Fig 4: Aligning Matchmarks On Torque Converter Clutch And Transmission Case
      G04053115Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Do not push on the torque converter when aligning the matchmarks.
    5. Using calipers and a straight edge, measure dimension B shown in the illustration and check that B is greater than A measured in step (#1).
      Fig 5: Measuring Dimension B Shown In Illustration
      G04053116Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard: A + 1 mm (0.04 in.) or more 

  2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER 
    1. Coat 2 new O-rings with ATF, and install them to the transmission oil cooler.
    2. Coat 2 new O-rings with ATF, and install them to the spacer.
      Fig 6: Identifying Spacer O-Rings
      G04053117Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the transmission oil cooler and spacer to the automatic transmission assembly with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Oil Cooler
      G04053118Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHAFT LEVER RH 
    1. Install the transmission control shaft to the park/ neutral position switch assembly with the nut.

      Torque: 16 N*m (163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Control Shaft And Park/ Neutral Position Switch Assembly
      G04053119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Install the rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator to the automatic transmission assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 9: Identifying Rear No. 1 Engine Mounting Insulator
      G04053120Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the automatic transmission assembly to the engine with the 9 bolts.

      Torque: 

      • Bolts A and B 71 N*m (724 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf) 
      • Bolt C 37 N*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf) 
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the mark is as shown in the illustration.
      • Do not use excess force to pry on the transmission assembly.
        Fig 10: Identifying Automatic Transmission Assembly
        G04053121Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. Install the 2 water by-pass hoses to the transmission oil cooler.
    2. Install the water by-pass hose clamp with the bolt.

      Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 11: Identifying Water By-Pass Hose Clamp
      G04053122Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Install the wire harness clamps to the automatic transmission assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 12: Identifying Wire Harness Clamps And Automatic Transmission Assembly
      G04053123Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. CONNECT CONNECTOR 
    1. Connect the park/neutral start switch connector, transmission wire connector, and 2 transmission revolution sensor connectors.
      Fig 13: Identifying Park/Neutral Start Switch Connector
      G04053124Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      Push up the lever until the claw of the transmission wire connector makes a connection sound.

      Fig 14: Checking Transmission Wire Connector
      G04053125Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL ENGINE REAR MOUNTING MEMBER 
    1. Tilt up the automatic transmission assembly.
      Fig 15: Tilting Up Automatic Transmission Assembly
      G04053126Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bolt and earth wire to the automatic transmission assembly.

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

      Fig 16: Identifying Earth Wire And Automatic Transmission Assembly
      G04053127Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the engine rear mounting member to the automatic transmission assembly with the 4 nuts.

      Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 17: Identifying Engine Rear Mounting Member And Automatic Transmission Assembly
      G04053128Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the engine rear mounting member to the body with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 26 N*m (265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 18: Identifying Engine Rear Mounting Member
      G04053129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUBASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily tighten the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly with the nut.

      Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 19: Identifying Floor Shift Gear Shifting Rod Sub-Assembly
      G04053130Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE & TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT 
    1. Install the 6 torque converter clutch setting bolts.

      Torque: 41 N*m (418 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • First install the black colored bolt and then the remaining 5 bolts.
        Fig 20: Identifying Torque Converter Clutch Setting Bolts
        G04053131Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER 
    1. Install the fly wheel housing side cover to the engine.
      Fig 21: Identifying Fly Wheel Housing Side Cover
      G04053132Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Make sure that the fly wheel housing side cover is securely installed.
  13. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  14. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  15. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  16. FULLY TIGHTEN NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  17. INSPECT AND ADJUST NO. 2 AND NO. 3 JOINT ANGLE (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  18. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR NO. 1 HEAT INSULATOR (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  19. INSTALL OUTSIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  20. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  21. INSTALL OXYGEN SENSOR (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  22. INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  23. INSTALL NO. 1 REAR FLOOR PANEL BRACE (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  24. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  25. ADD COOLANT 

    (See COOLANT )

  26. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 

    (See ADJUSTMENT  )

  27. ADJUST COOLANT 

    (See COOLANT )

  28. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  29. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT   ) 
  30. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   ) 
  31. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  32. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  33. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  34. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  35. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  36. RESET MEMORY 

    (See HYDRAULIC TEST  )

  37. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 

    Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal

    (See INITIALIZATION ).