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Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE  (See PRECAUTION )
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ engine under cover assembly) 
  6. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 1 
  7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 2 (w/ No. 2 engine under cover) 
  8. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
  9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
  10. DRAIN ENGINE OIL  (See REPLACEMENT )
  11. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  12. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  13. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  15. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  21. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See )
  22. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE BATTERY  (See REMOVAL )
  24. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  25. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET  (See REMOVAL )
  26. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  27. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  28. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  29. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  30. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  31. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET  (See REMOVAL )
  32. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  33. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  34. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  35. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  36. REMOVE JUNCTION BLOCK COVER 
  37. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  38. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE  (See REMOVAL )
  39. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  40. SEPARATE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  41. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  42. DISCONNECT RETURN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  43. REMOVE PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY  (See )
  44. REMOVE OXYGEN SENSOR  (See REMOVAL )
  45. REMOVE NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT  (See REMOVAL )
  46. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT  (See REMOVAL )
  47. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH  (See REPLACEMENT )
  48. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH  (See REMOVAL )
  49. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  50. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  51. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH  (See REMOVAL )
  52. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH  (See REMOVAL )
  53. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  54. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  55. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  56. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  57. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  58. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  59. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  60. DISCONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT LH  (See REMOVAL )
  61. DISCONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT RH  (See REMOVAL )
  62. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  63. SEPARATE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  64. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE  (See REMOVAL )
  65. REMOVE VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  66. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  67. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  68. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS  (See REMOVAL )
  69. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  70. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  71. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  72. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE 
  73. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP 
    1. Disconnect the wire harnesses from the clamp.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 clamps.
      Fig 1: Locating Wire Harnesses To Clamps
      G05268803Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  74. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
      Fig 2: Locating Wire Harness Bolt
      G05246726Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  75. REMOVE BREATHER PLUG HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the breather hose from the oil filler tube.
      2. Fig 3: Identifying Breather Hose
      G05268805Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  76. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY 
  77. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS 
    1. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
    2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    3. Disconnect the 2 transmission revolution sensor connectors.
      Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Wire Connector
      G05268806Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  78. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.
      Fig 5: Locating No. 1 Transmission Control Cable Bracket And Bolts
      G05268807Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  79. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET TUBE 
    1. Using SST and a wrench, disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler inlet tube.

      SST 09023-12701 

      Fig 6: Disconnecting No. 1 Oil Cooler Inlet Tube
      G05268808Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  80. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE 
    1. Using SST and a wrench, disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler outlet tube.

      SST 09023-12701 

      Fig 7: Disconnecting No. 1 Oil Cooler Outlet Tube
      G05268809Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  81. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the ATF level gauge.
    2. Remove the bolt and oil cooler tube clamp.
      Fig 8: Locating Oil Cooler Tube Clamp With Bolts
      G05268810Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the bolt and transmission oil filter tube sub-assembly.
    4. Remove the O-ring from the oil filter tube sub-assembly.
      Fig 9: Locating Oil Filter Tube With Bolt
      G05268811Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  82. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket front.
      Fig 10: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket And Bolts
      G04976005Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  83. REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH 
    1. Remove the 5 bolts and transfer stiffener plate RH.
      Fig 11: Locating Transfer Stiffener Plate RH With Bolt
      G05239915Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  84. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH TRANSFER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and bracket with the flywheel housing under cover.
      Fig 12: Locating Flywheel Housing Under Cover With Bolt
      G05000655Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.

      HINT:

      There is one green colored bolt.

      Fig 13: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
      G05000656Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 10 bolts.
    4. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle with transfer.
      5. Fig 14: Locating Automatic Transaxle Bolts
      G05000657Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  85. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  86. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter clutch assembly.
    2. Remove the torque converter clutch assembly from the automatic transmission assembly.
      3. Fig 15: Aligning Matchmarks On Transmission Case And Torque Converter Clutch Assembly
      G05268817Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  87. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (See  INSPECTION   ) 
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