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Automatic Transmission Unit: Inspection: Inspection

  1. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 1: Identifying Steel Particles
    GTY127644Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the magnets, and use them to collect steel particles.
    2. 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): bush wear
  2. INSPECT NO. 2 1-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 2: Inspecting No. 2 1 -Way Clutch Assembly
    GTY125896Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Hold the reverse clutch hub and turn the 1-way clutch assembly. Check that the 1-way clutch turns freely clockwise and locks when turned counterclockwise.
  3. INSPECT REAR CLUTCH DISC 
    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Clutch Disc
    GTY127055Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Replace all discs if one of the following problems is present: 1) a disc, plate or flange is worn or burnt, 2) the lining of a disc is peeled off or discolored, or 3) grooves have even a little bit of damage.
      NOTE:

      Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 2 hours.

  4. INSPECT REVERSE CLUTCH HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 4: Inspecting Reverse Clutch Hub Sub-Assembly
    GTY110303Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a dial indicator, measure the inside diameter of the reverse clutch hub bush.

      Standard inside diameter

      41.912 to 41.937 mm (1.410 to 1.411 in.)

      • If the inside diameter is more than the standard, replace the reverse clutch hub.
  5. INSPECT FORWARD CLUTCH HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 5: Measuring Inside Diameter Of Forward Clutch Hub Bush
    GTY130129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a dial indicator, measure the inside diameter of the forward clutch hub bush.

      Standard inside diameter

      30.200 to 30.225 mm (1.189 to 1.190 in.)

      • If the inside diameter is more than the standard, replace the forward clutch hub.
  6. INSPECT NO. 4 1-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 6: Identifying No. 4 1-Way Clutch Assembly
    GTY110298Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Hold the coast clutch hub and turn the 1-way clutch assembly. Check that the 1-way clutch turns freely clockwise and locks when turned counterclockwise.
  7. INSPECT FORWARD MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH DISC 
    Fig 7: Identifying Forward Multiple Disc Clutch Disc
    GTY110302Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Replace all discs if one of the following problems is present: 1) a disc, plate or flange is worn or burnt, 2) the lining of a disc is peeled off or discolored, or 3) grooves or printed numbers have even a little bit of damage.
      NOTE:

      Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 2 hours.

  8. INSPECT COAST CLUTCH DISC 
    Fig 8: Identifying Coast Clutch Disc
    GTY130123Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Replace all discs if one of the following problems is present: 1) a disc, plate or flange is worn or burnt, 2) the lining of a disc is peeled off or discolored, or 3) grooves or printed numbers have even a little bit of damage.
      NOTE:

      Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 2 hours.

  9. INSPECT FORWARD CLUTCH RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 9: Measuring Free Length Of Spring Together With Spring Seat
    GTY110301Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.

      Standard free length

      29.65 mm (1.17 in.)

  10. INSPECT DIRECT CLUTCH DISC 
    Fig 10: Identifying Direct Clutch Disc
    GTY110300Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Replace all discs if one of the following problems is present: 1) a disc, plate or flange is worn or burnt, 2) the lining of a disc is peeled off or discolored, or 3) grooves or printed numbers have even a little bit of damage.
      NOTE:

      Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 2 hours.

  11. INSPECT REVERSE CLUTCH RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 11: Measuring Free Length Of Reverse Clutch Return Spring Together With Spring Seat Using Vernier Caliper
    GTY130122Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.

      Standard free length

      21.24 mm (0.836 in.)

  12. INSPECT DIRECT CLUTCH RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 12: Measuring Free Length Of Direct Clutch Return Spring Together With Spring Seat Using Vernier Caliper
    GTY110299Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.

      Standard free length

      19.46 mm (0.766 in.)

  13. INSPECT NO. 3 BRAKE DISC 
    Fig 13: Identifying No. 3 Brake Disc
    GTY110297Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Replace all discs if one of the following problems is present: 1) a disc, plate or flange is worn or burnt, 2) the lining of a disc is peeled off or discolored, or 3) grooves or printed numbers have even a little bit of damage.
      NOTE:

      Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 2 hours.

  14. INSPECT NO. 3 BRAKE PISTON RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 14: Measuring Free Length Of No. 3 Brake Piston Return Spring Using Vernier Caliper
    GTY130115Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.

      Standard free length

      15.72 mm (0.619 in.)

  15. INSPECT FRONT PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 15: Measuring Front Planetary Pinion Gear Thrust Clearance
    GTY142615Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a feeler gauge, measure the front planetary pinion gear thrust clearance.

      Standard clearance

      0.2 to 0.6 mm (0.00787 to 0.0236 in.)

      • If the clearance is more than the standard, replace the front planetary gear assembly.
    2. Using a cylinder gauge, measure the inside diameter of the front planetary gear bush.
      Fig 16: Measuring Inside Diameter Of Front Planetary Gear Bush
      GTY110296Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard inside diameter

      61.005 to 61.030 mm (2.402 to 2.403 in.)

      • If the inside diameter is more than the standard, replace the front planetary gear.
  16. INSPECT 1-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 17: Identifying 1-Way Clutch Assembly
    GTY121323Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the 1-way clutch to the 1-way clutch inner race.
    2. Hold the 1-way clutch inner race and turn the 1-way clutch. Check that the 1-way clutch turns freely counterclockwise and locks when turned clockwise.
    3. Remove the 1-way clutch from the 1-way clutch inner race.
  17. INSPECT NO. 1 BRAKE DISC 
    Fig 18: Inspecting No. 1 Brake Disc
    GTY130116Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Replace all discs if one of the following problems is present: 1) a disc, plate or flange is worn or burnt, 2) the lining of a disc is peeled off or discolored, or 3) grooves or printed numbers have even a little bit of damage.
      NOTE:

      Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 2 hours.

  18. INSPECT BRAKE PISTON RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 19: Measuring Free Length Of Spring Together
    GTY130117Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.

      Standard free length

      17.05 mm (0.671 in.)

  19. INSPECT NO. 2 BRAKE DISC 
    Fig 20: Identifying No. 2 Brake Disc
    GTY130113Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Replace all discs if one of the following problems is present: 1) a disc, plate or flange is worn or burnt, 2) the lining of a disc is peeled off or discolored, or 3) grooves or printed numbers have even a little bit of damage.
      NOTE:

      Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 2 hours.

  20. INSPECT NO. 2 BRAKE PISTON RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 21: Identifying No. 2 Brake Piston Return Spring Sub-Assembly
    GTY110295Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.

      Standard free length

      22.66 mm (0.892 in.)

  21. INSPECT CENTER PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 22: Measuring Center Planetary Gear Pinion Thrust Clearance
    GTY110294Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a feeler gauge, measure the center planetary pinion gear thrust clearance.

      Standard clearance

      0.20 to 0.60 mm (0.00787 to 0.0236 in.)

      • If the clearance is more than the standard, replace the center planetary gear assembly.
  22. INSPECT NO. 3 1-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 23: Inspecting No. 3 1-Way Clutch Assembly
    GTY110293Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Hold the rear planetary ring gear flange and turn the 1-way clutch. Check that the 1-way clutch turns freely counterclockwise and locks when turned clockwise.
  23. INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 
    Fig 24: Checking Intermediate Shaft Runout
    GTY129921Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a dial indicator, check the intermediate shaft runout.

      Standard runout

      0.03 mm (0.00118 in.)

      If the runout is more than the standard, replace the intermediate shaft with a new one.

    2. Using a micrometer, check the diameter of the intermediate shaft at the positions shown in the diagram.
      Fig 25: Checking Outer Diameter Of Intermediate Shaft
      GTY132729Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard diameter

      19.963 to 19.976 mm (0.7859 to 0.7865 in.)

      B, C 

      30.150 to 30.163 mm (1.187 to 1.188 in.)

      D, E 

      36.404 to 36.420 mm (1.433 to 1.434 in.)

      If the diameter is less than the standard, replace the intermediate shaft with a new one.

  24. INSPECT NO. 4 BRAKE DISC 
    1. Replace all discs if one of the following problems is present: 1) a disc, plate or flange is worn or burnt, 2) the lining of a disc is peeled off or discolored, or 3) grooves or printed numbers have even a little bit of damage.
      Fig 26: Identifying No. 4 Brake Disc
      GTY130147Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 2 hours.

  25. INSPECT REAR PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a feeler gauge, measure the rear planetary pinion gear thrust clearance.
      Fig 27: Measuring Rear Planetary Gear Pinion Thrust Clearance
      GTY110291Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard clearance

      0.2 to 0.6 mm (0.00787 to 0.0236 in.)

      • If the clearance is more than the standard, replace the planetary gear assembly.
    2. Using a dial indicator, measure the inside diameter of the rear planetary gear bush.
      Fig 28: Measuring Inside Diameter Of Rear Planetary Gear Bush
      GTY110292Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard inside diameter

      20.0 to 20.025 mm (0.787 to 0.788 in.)

      • If the inside diameter is more than the standard, replace the rear planetary gear assembly.
  26. INSPECT 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 29: Measuring Free Length Of Spring Together With Spring Seat
    GTY110290Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seat.

      Standard free length

      23.54 to 23.94 mm (0.927 to 0.943 in.)

  27. INSPECT INDIVIDUAL PISTON OPERATION 
    Fig 30: Identifying Individual Piston Operation
    GTY136080Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Check the operating sound while applying compressed air into the oil holes indicated in the illustration.

      HINT: 

      When inspecting the direct clutch, check with the accumulator piston holes indicated in the illustration.

      If there is no sound, disassemble and check the installation condition of the parts.

      1. No. 2 clutch (C2)
      2. No. 3 clutch (C3)
      3. No. 4 clutch (C4)
      4. No. 1 clutch (C1)
      5. No. 3 brake (B3)
      6. No. 1 brake (B1)
      7. No. 2 brake (B2)
      8. No. 4 brake (B4)