Manual Transaxle Assembly: Reassembly: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly (See DISASSEMBLY ).

NOTE: When working with FIPG material, you must observe the following items.

Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all the old FIPG material from the gasket surfaces.
Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material.
Clean both sealing surfaces with a non-residue solvent.
Apply FIPG in an approx. 1 mm (0.04 in.) wide bead along the sealing surface.
Parts must be assembled within 10 minutes of application. Otherwise, the FIPG material must be removed and reapplied.

HINT:

Before reassembly, select a shim by adjusting output shaft preload.
Coat all of the sliding and rotating surfaces with gear oil before reassembly.