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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic transmission.
    2. Using calipers and a straight edge, measure dimension A between the engine and the end surface of the drive plate.
      Fig 1: Measuring Dimension Between Engine And End Surface Of Drive Plate
      G04963424Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension B shown in the illustration and check that B is greater than A measured in (b).

      Standard: 

      A + 1 mm (0.03937 in.) or more 

      Fig 2: Measuring Dimension Between Engine And End Surface Of Drive Plate
      G04963454Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING REAR INSULATOR 
    1. Install the No. 1 engine mounting rear insulator and 4 bolts to the automatic transmission.

      Torque: 65 N*m (663 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf) 

  3. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 3: Locating No. 1 Engine Mounting Rear Insulator And Bolts
    G04963452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 
    1. Install the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket with 2 bolts.

      Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Locating No. 1 Transmission Control Cable Bracket With Bolts
      G05261381Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the automatic transmission and 10 bolts to the engine.

      Torque: 17 mm head 

      71 N*m (720 kgf*cm, 53 ft.*lbf) 

      14 mm head 

      37 N*m (380 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 5: Identifying Automatic Transmission Bolts
      G05261387Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.

      Torque: 48 N*m (490 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      First install black colored bolt and then the 5 bolts.

      Fig 6: Locating Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolts
      G04963450Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER 
    1. Install the flywheel housing under cover and bolt.

      Torque: 18 N*m (184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 7: Locating Flywheel Housing Under Cover And Bolt
      G05261378Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Install the wire harness with the bolt.

      Torque: 8.0 N*m (83 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 8: Identifying Wire Harness With Bolt
      G05261377Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL TRANSFER BREATHER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the transfer breather hose sub-assembly.

      HINT:

      The breather hose bracket is tightened together with the transmission housing.

  9. CONNECT CONNECTOR 
    1. Connect the speed sensor SP2 connector.
    2. Connect the transmission wire connector.
    3. Connect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
      Fig 9: Identifying Transfer Breather Hose Sub-Assembly
      G05261376Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the temperature sensor connector.
    5. Connect the speedometer sensor connector.
    6. Connect the indicator No. 1 switch connector. (Low)
    7. Connect the indicator No. 2 switch connector. (Neutral)
    8. Connect the indicator No. 3 switch connector (Diff. lock)
    9. Connect the transfer shift actuator connector, (with transfer shift actuator)
  10. INSTALL NO. 3 FRAME CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the No. 3 frame crossmember sub-assembly with 4 bolts and 4 nuts.

      Torque: 72 N*m (734 kgf*cm, 53 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Install the No. 3 frame crossmember sub-assembly with 4 bolts.

      Torque: 18 N*m (184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 10: Locating No. 3 Frame Crossmember Sub-Assembly And Bolts
      G04963447Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the nut and clip on the transmission control cable assembly.

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

  12. INSTALL NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE 
    1. Temporarily install the No. 1 oil cooler outlet tube.
    2. Temporarily install the No. 1 oil cooler inlet tube.
      Fig 11: Locating Transmission Control Cable Assembly
      G05261372Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the 2 clamps and 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5 N*m (50 kgf*cm, 43 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 12: Installing Bolts And Clamps
      G04963443Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using a union nut wrench, tighten the No. 1 oil cooler outlet tube.

      Torque: 34 N*m (346 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf) 

  13. INSTALL NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET TUBE 
    1. Using a union nut wrench, tighten the No 1 oil cooler inlet tube.

      Torque: 34 N*m (346 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 13: Locating No. 1 Oil Cooler Inlet Tube
      G05555259Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET LH 
    1. Install the front suspension member bracket LH with 4 bolts.

      Torque: 33 N*m (336 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf) 

  15. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET 
    1. Install the front suspension member bracket with 4 bolts.

      Torque: 33 N*m (336 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 14: Locating Front Suspension Member Bracket And Bolts
      G04963410Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION 

    HINT:

    (See ADJUSTMENT  )

  19. INSTALL EXHAUST FRONT PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  20. INSTALL OXYGEN SENSOR 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  21. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

  22. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

  23. INSTALL TRANSFER HIGH AND LOW SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using needle nose pliers, install the transfer high and low shift lever assembly with snap ring.

      HINT:

      Apply MP grease to the transfer shift lever.

  24. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL ASSEMBLY 
  25. INSTALL NO. 2 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH 
  26. INSTALL NO. 1 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH 
    Fig 15: Installing Snap Ring
    G05261368Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the shift lever knob on the shift lever.
    2. Install the floor shift lever knob on the shift lever.
  28. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 

    HINT:

    (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  )

  29. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 

    HINT:

    (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  )

  30. INSTALL BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
  31. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION 

    HINT:

    (See ADJUSTMENT  )

  32. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS 

    HINT:

    (See INSTALLATION )

  33. RESET MEMORY 
    NOTE: Perform the RESET MEMORY (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic transmission assembly, engine assembly or ECM (See INITIALIZATION  ).

    HINT:

    RESET MEMORY cannot be completed by only disconnecting the battery terminal.