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Manual Transaxle Assembly: Replacement

  1. Replace Input Shaft Front Bearing And Oil Seal 
    1. Using SST, remove the input shaft front bearing.

      SST 09612-65014

      Fig 1: Removing Input Shaft Front Bearing Using SST
      G02911425Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
      Fig 2: Removing Oil Seal Using Screwdriver
      G02911426Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00360), 09950-70010 (09951-07150)

      Fig 3: Installing A New Oil Seal Using SST
      G02911427Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Depth: 15.8 +/- 0.2 mm (0.622 +/- 0.008 in.) 

    4. Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.
    5. Using SST and a press, press in a new input shaft front bearing.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00400), 09950-70010 (09951-07150)

      Fig 4: Installing Input Shaft Front Bearing using SST
      G02911428Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Depth: 0 to 0.3 mm (0 to 0.012 in.) 

      NOTE: Be sure to install a new bearing in the correct direction, as shown in the illustration.
  2. Replace Output Shaft Front Bearing And Output Shaft Cover 
    1. Remove the bolt and bearing lock plate.
    2. Using SST, drive out the output shaft front bearing.

      SST 09308-00010

      Fig 5: Removing Output Shaft Front Bearing Using SST
      G02911429Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the output shaft cover.
      Fig 6: Locating Output Shaft Case Cover
      G02911430Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the output shaft cover.
      NOTE: Install the output shaft cover projection into the case side hollow.
    5. Using SST and a press, press in a new output shaft front bearing.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00560), 09950-70010 (09951-07150)

      Fig 7: Install Output Shaft Front Bearing Using SST
      G02911431Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to install a new bearing in the correct direction, as shown in Fig 7.
      • When replacing the output shaft front bearing, replace the output shaft front bearing inner race along with it.
    6. Install the bearing lock plate with the bolt.

      Torque: 11 N.m (115 kgf.cm, 8 ft.lbf) 

  3. Install Transaxle Case Receiver 

    Install the transaxle case receiver to the transaxle case with the bolt.

    Torque: 11 N.m (115 kgf.cm, 8 ft.lbf) 

  4. Replace Reverse Restrict Pin 
    1. Using a hexagon wrench, remove the straight screw plug.
    2. Using a pin punch and a hammer, tap out the slotted spring pin.
      Fig 8: Removing Straight Screw Plug Using Hexagon Wrench
      G02911432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Replace the reverse restrict pin.
      Fig 9: Replacing Reverse Restrict Pin
      G02911433Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using a pin punch and a hammer, tap in the slotted spring pin.
    5. Apply sealant to the screw plug threads.

      Sealant: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent 

    6. Using a hexagon wrench, install the straight screw plug.

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

  5. Replace Control Shaft Cover Oil Seal And Bushing 
    1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
      Fig 10: Removing Oil Seal Using Screwdriver
      G02911434Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST and a press, press out the bushing.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00200, 09951-00210), 09950-70010 (09951-07150)

      Fig 11: Using SST Remove Bushing
      G02911435Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST and a press, press in a new bushing.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00200), 09950-70010 (09951-07150)

      Depth: 0.65 +/- 0.25 mm (0.0256 +/- 0.0098 in.) 

      Fig 12: Installing New Bushing Using SST
      G02911436Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using SST and a plastic-faced hammer, carefully tap in a new oil seal.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00270), 09950-70010 (09951-07150)

      Depth: 0.70 +/- 0.50 mm (0.0276 +/- 0.0197 in.) 

      Fig 13: Install Oil Seal Using SST & Plastic-Faced Hammer
      G02911437Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002