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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the torque converter clutch (see INSPECTION  ).
      Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Transmission Case And Torque Converter Clutch
      G04948572Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure dimension A between the transmission and the end surface of the drive plate.
      Fig 2: Measuring Dimension A Between Transmission And End Surface Of Drive Plate
      G04948573Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Aligning the matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter clutch, engage the splines of the input shaft and turbine runner.
      Fig 3: Aligning Matchmarks On Transmission Case And Torque Converter Clutch
      G04948574Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Engage the splines of the stator shaft and stator while turning the torque converter clutch.

      HINT:

      Turn the torque converter clutch approximately 180°.

      Fig 4: Engaging Splines Of Stator Shaft And Stator
      G04948575Courtesy 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.
      NOTE: Do not push on the torque converter when aligning the matchmarks.
      Fig 5: Aligning Matchmarks On Torque Converter Clutch And Transmission Case
      G04948576Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure dimension B shown in the illustration and check that B is greater than A measured in the first step.

      Standard: 

      A + 1 mm (0.04 in.) or more 

      Fig 6: Measuring Dimension B
      G04948577Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHAFT LEVER RH 
    1. Install the transmission control shaft lever with the nut.

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

      Fig 7: Locating Transmission Control Shaft Lever Nut
      G05750979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE REAR MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Install the engine rear mounting insulator with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 8: Locating Engine Mounting Insulator Bolts
      G05750978Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the automatic transmission to the engine with the 10 bolts.

      Torque: Bolt A 

      71 N*m (724 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf) for 17 mm head bolt 

      Bolt B 

      37 N*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf) for 14 mm head bolt 

      Fig 9: Locating Automatic Transmission Bolts
      G04948579Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Insert dowel pins into the dowel holes securely so that the end face of the automatic transmission assembly fits close against the engine assembly before tightening the bolts.
      • Make sure that the dowel pins are not loose, bent, damaged or scratched and then install the transaxle onto the engine with the contact surfaces of the engine and transaxle flat against each other.
  6. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    1. Install the nut and wire harness clamp.

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

      Fig 10: Locating Wire Harness Clamp And Nut
      G05806493Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
      Fig 11: Locating Switch Connector
      G05750893Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the 2 bolts and wire harness clamp.

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

      Fig 12: Locating Wire Harness Clamp Bolts
      G05806495Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the transmission wire connector.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 13: Locating Transmission Wire Connector
      G04948444Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL ENGINE REAR MOUNTING MEMBER 
    1. Install the engine rear mounting member to the automatic transmission assembly with the 4 nuts.

      Torque: 13 N*m (132 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 14: Locating Mounting Member Nuts
      G05806490Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the engine rear mounting member to the body with the 4 bolts.

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

    3. Tilt up the automatic transmission assembly.
      Fig 15: Locating Engine Rear Mounting Member And Bolts
      G05806489Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT 
    1. Install the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.

      Torque: 48 N*m (489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      First install the black colored bolt and then the remaining 5 bolts.

      Fig 16: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Nut
      G05750976Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER 
    1. Install the flywheel housing side cover.
      Fig 17: Locating Flywheel Housing Side Cover
      G05806486Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Install the bolt and ground wire to the automatic transmission assembly.

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

      Fig 18: Locating Ground Wire Bolt
      G05806485Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. CONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the oil cooler tube bracket with the bolt.

      Torque: 14 N*m (140 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 19: Locating Oil Cooler Tube Braket And Bolt
      G05806483Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the oil cooler tube bracket with the bolt.

      Torque: 14 N*m (140 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Install the 2 oil cooler tubes with the 2 clamps.
      Fig 20: Locating Oil Cooler Tube Clips And Bolts
      G05806484Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. CONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily connect the shifting rod to the connecting rod swivel with the nut.

      HINT:

      The nut will be tightened to the specified torque during the shift lever position adjustment procedure.

  13. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL NO. 3 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR  (See INSTALLATION )
    Fig 21: Locating Floor Shift Gear Shifting Rod Nut
    G05750889Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. INSTALL REAR PROPELLER SHAFT 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 AIR GUIDE PLATE OUTSIDE RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR NO. 1 HEAT INSULATOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. INSTALL AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (for Bank 1 Sensor 1)  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  22. INSTALL NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  23. CONNECT COMPRESSOR AND PULLEY  (See INSTALLATION )
  24. INSTALL AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (for Bank 2 Sensor 1)  (See INSTALLATION )
  25. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  26. INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  27. INSTALL ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE  (See INSTALLATION )
  28. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  29. INSTALL STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  30. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  31. CONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 2 Sensor 2)  (See INSTALLATION )
  32. CONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 1 Sensor 2)  (See INSTALLATION )
  33. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER CENTER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  34. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER CENTER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  35. INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE  (See INSTALLATION )
  36. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR PANEL BRACE  (See INSTALLATION )
  37. INSTALL FRONT ACTIVE STABILIZER CONTROL ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Active Stabilizer System) 
    1. Install the front active stabilizer control actuator assembly (See INSTALLATION ).
  38. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR (w/o Active Stabilizer System) 
    1. Install the front stabilizer bar (See INSTALLATION ).
  39. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT  (See INSTALLATION )
  40. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  41. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  42. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See INSTALLATION )
  43. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  44. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  45. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  46. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  47. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  48. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  49. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  50. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  51. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  52. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION  (See ADJUSTMENT  )
  53. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  54. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 
    1. Add the automatic transmission fluid (see AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  ).
  55. INSPECT EXHAUST GAS LEAK 
  56. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PRECAUTION 
    1. After replacing the automatic transmission assembly, certain procedures are necessary (see REGISTRATION  ).
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