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Automatic Transaxle Assembly (A246E): Replacement

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  1. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSY 
  2. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO.2 
  3. REMOVE BATTERY 
  4. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.
      Fig 1: Removing Battery Carrier Bolts
      G00920556Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE 
  6. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFT 
    1. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
      Fig 2: Removing Nut From Control Shaft Lever
      G00920557Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
    3. Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.
  7. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE SUPPORT 
    1. Disconnect the wire harness clamp and control cable from the control cable support.
    2. Remove the bolt and control cable support.
      Fig 3: Removing Bolt And Control Cable Support
      G00920558Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO.1 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and control cable bracket.
  9. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 wire harnesses.
      Fig 4: Removing Bolts And Disconnecting Wire Harnesses
      G00920559Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness clamp bracket.
    3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness clamp bracket.
    Fig 5: Removing Bolt And Disconnecting Wire Harness Clamp Bracket
    G00920560Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
    2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    3. w/o ABS:

      Disconnect the speedometer sensor connector.

  11. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the ATF lever gauge.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, oil cooler tube clamp and oil filler tube.
      Fig 6: Removing Bolts, Oil Cooler Tube Clamp And Oil Filler Tube
      G00920561Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the O-ring from the oil filler tube.
  12. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO.1 
    1. Using SST, disconnect the oil cooler inlet tube No. 1. SST 09023-12700
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Inlet Tube Using SST
    G00920562Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1 
    1. Using SST, disconnect the oil cooler outlet tube No. 1. SST 09023-12700
  14. DISCONNECT OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR 
    1. Remove the foot rest.
    2. Pull up the floor carpet.
    3. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.
  15. SUSPEND ENGINE ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the 2 PCV hoses.
    2. Install the No.1 and No.2 engine hangers in the correct direction.
      1. Parts No.: 
      2. No. 1 engine hanger: 12281-22021 
      3. No. 2 engine hanger: 12281-15040 
      4. Bolt: 91512-B1016 
      5. Torque: 38 N.m (387 kgf.cm, 28 ft. lbf) 
    3. Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
    Fig 8: Identifying Engine Hangers
    G00920563Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other parts.
  16. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  17. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  18. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  19. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 
    1. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain ATF.
    2. Install a new gasket and drain plug.
      1. Torque: 17.5 N.m (178 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf) 
  20. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY FRONT (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  21. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

    SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)

  22. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

    SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)

  23. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE PROTECTOR 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and case protector.
  24. REMOVE STARTER ASSY 
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
    2. Disconnect the connector.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
  25. SUPPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY 
    1. Support the automatic transaxle with a transmission jack.
  26. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Remove the 5 bolts, nut and engine mounting insulator LH.
    Fig 9: Removing Bolts, Nut And Engine Mounting Insulator LH
    G00920564Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket LH.
    Fig 10: Removing Bolts And Engine Mounting Bracket LH
    G00920565Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Remove the bolt from the engine mounting bracket RR.
      Fig 11: Removing Bolt From Engine Mounting Bracket RR
      G00920566Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 nuts, bolt and engine mounting insulator RR from the suspension member.
    Fig 12: Removing Nuts, Bolt And Engine Mounting Insulator RR From Suspension Member
    G00920567Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut from the engine mounting bracket FR.
    Fig 13: Removing Bolt And Nut From Engine Mounting Bracket FR
    G00920568Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER SUB-ASSY CENTER 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, dynamic damper and member sub-assy center with engine mounting insulator FR.
    Fig 14: Removing Bolts, Dynamic Damper And Member Sub-Assy Center With Engine Mounting Insulator FR
    G00920569Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and engine mounting bracket FR.
    Fig 15: Removing Bolts And Engine Mounting Bracket FR
    G00920570Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket RR.
    Fig 16: Removing Bolts And Engine Mounting Bracket RR
    G00920571Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER 
  34. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY 
    1. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
      Fig 17: Turning Crankshaft To Gain Access Bolts
      G00920572Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 6 bolts.
      Fig 18: Removing Bolts
      G00920573Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.
  35. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY 
  36. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY (See  INSPECTION   )  

    SST 09350-32014 (09351-32010, 09351-32020)

  37. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY 
    1. Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic transaxle.
    2. Using vernier calipers, measure the dimension "A" between the transaxle fitting part and the converter fitting part of the drive plate.
      Fig 19: Measuring Dimension A Between Transaxle Fitting Part And Converter Fitting Part Of Drive Plate Using Vernier Calipers
      G00920574Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension "B" shown in Fig 20 and check that "B" is greater than "A" measured in (b).

      Standard: A + 1 mm or more 

    NOTE: Do not add the thickness of straight edge.
    Fig 20: Measuring Dimension B Using Vernier Calipers And Straight Edge
    G00920575Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY 
    1. Install the automatic transaxle and 6 bolts to the engine.
      1. Torque: 
        1. Bolt A: 64 N.m (650 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf) 
        2. Bolt B: 46 N.m (470 kgf.cm, 34 ft.lbf) 
        3. Bolt C: 23 N.m (235 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf) 
        Fig 21: Installing Automatic Transaxle Bolts To Engine
        G00920576Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 6 torque converter mounting bolts
      1. Torque: 28 N.m (285 kgf.cm, 20 ft.lbf) 
        NOTE:

        First install yellowish green colored bolt and then the 5 bolts.

      Fig 22: Installing Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
      G00920577Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER 
  40. INSTALL TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Install the engine mounting bracket RR and 3 bolts to the automatic transaxle.
      1. Torque: 64 N.m (652 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 23: Installing Engine Mounting Bracket RR And Bolts To Automatic Transaxle
    G00920578Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  41. INSTALL TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Install the engine mounting bracket FR and 2 bolts to the automatic transaxle.
      1. Torque: 64 N.m (652 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 24: Installing Engine Mounting Bracket FR And Bolts To Automatic Transaxle
    G00920579Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  42. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER SUB-ASSY CENTER 
    1. Install the dynamic damper, member sub-assy center with engine mounting insulator FR and 4 bolts.
      1. Torque: 
        1. Bolt A: 39 N.m (398 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf) 
        2. Bolt B: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf) 
        Fig 25: Installing Dynamic Damper, Member Sub-Assy Center With Engine Mounting Insulator FR And Bolts
        G00920580Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  43. INSTALL TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Install the engine mounting insulator RR and bolt to the engine mounting bracket RR.
      1. Torque: 87 N.m (887 kgf.cm, 64 ft.lbf) 
        Fig 26: Installing Engine Mounting Insulator RR And Bolt To Engine Mounting Bracket RR
        G00920581Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Tighten the 3 nuts and bolt.
    1. Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 27: Tightening Nuts And Bolt
    G00920582Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  44. INSTALL TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Install the engine mounting bracket LH and 3 bolts to the automatic transaxle.
      1. Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 28: Installing Engine Mounting Bracket LH And Bolts To Automatic Transaxle
    G00920583Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  45. INSTALL TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Install the engine mounting insulator LH, 5 bolts and nut.
      1. Torque: 
        1. Bolt A: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf) 
        2. Bolt B: 80 N.m (815 kgf.cm, 59 ft.lbf) 
        3. Nut B: 80 N.m (815 kgf.cm, 59 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 29: Installing Engine Mounting Insulator LH, Bolts And Nut
    G00920584Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  46. INSTALL TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Install the bolt and nut to the engine mounting bracket FR.
      1. Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 30: Installing Bolt And Nut To Engine Mounting Bracket FR
    G00920585Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  47. INSTALL STARTER ASSY 
    1. Install the starter and 2 bolts.
      1. Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf) 
    2. Connect the connector.
    3. Install the starter wire and nut.
      1. Torque: 13 N.m (132 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf) 
  48. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE PROTECTOR 
    1. Install the case protector with the 2 bolts.
      1. Torque: 18 N.m (182 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) 
  49. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  50. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  51. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSY FRONT (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  52. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  53. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  54. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 
    1. Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf) 
  55. INSTALL OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR 
    1. Connect the oxygen sensor connector.
    2. Install the floor carpet and foot rest.
  56. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSY 
    1. Temporarily install the oil cooler outlet tube No. 1.
    2. Temporarily install the oil cooler inlet tube No. 1.
    3. Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install them to the oil filler tube.
    4. Install the oil filler tube to the automatic transaxle.
    5. Install the oil cooler tube clamp and 2 bolts.
      Fig 31: Installing Oil Cooler Tube Clamp And Bolts
      G00920586Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf) 
    6. Install the ATF lever gauge.
  57. INSTALL OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO.1 
    1. Using SST, tighten the oil cooler inlet tube No. 1.

      SST 09023-12700

      1. Torque: 34.5 N.m (350 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 32: Tightening Oil Cooler Inlet Tube Using SST
    G00920587Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  58. INSTALL OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1 
    1. Using SST, tighten the oil cooler outlet tube No. 1.

      SST 09023-12700

      1. Torque: 34.5 N.m (350 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf) 
  59. CONNECT CONNECTOR 
    1. Connect the transmission wire connector.
    2. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    3. w/o ABS:

      Connect the speedometer sensor connector.

  60. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Install the wire harness clamp bracket and bolt.
      1. Torque: 12.75 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 
        Fig 33: Installing Wire Harness Clamp Bracket And Bolt
        G00920588Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the wire harness clamp bracket and 2 wire harnesses with the 3 bolts.
      1. Torque: 
        1. Bolt A: 25.5 N.m (260 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) 
        2. Bolt B: 10 N.m (102 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf) 
        3. Bolt C: 13 N.m (132 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf) 
      Fig 34: Installing Wire Harness Clamp Bracket And Wire Harnesses With Bolts
      G00920589Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  61. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO.1 
    1. Install the control cable bracket and 2 bolts.
      1. Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 
  62. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE SUPPORT 
    1. Install the control cable support and bolt.
      1. Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 
      2. Fig 35: Installing Control Cable Support And Bolt
      G00920590Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the control cable and wire harness to the control cable support.
  63. INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT CABLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFT 
    1. Temporarily install the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
      Fig 36: Installing Control Cable To Control Shaft Lever With Nut
      G00920591Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the control cable and clip to the bracket.
  64. INSTALL BATTERY CARRIER 
    1. Install the battery carrier and 4 bolts.
      1. Torque: 13 N.m (132 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf) 
    Fig 37: Installing Battery Carrier And Bolts
    G00920592Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  65. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE 
    1. Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 62 in.lbf) 
  66. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO.2 
    1. Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 62 in.lbf) 
  67. INSTALL HOOD SUB-ASSY 
    1. Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf) 
  68. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSY (See  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  69. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSY (See  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  70. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 
  71. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   ) 
  72. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT   ) 
  73. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT   ) 
  74. INSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See  FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (MAY, 2003)  )  
  75. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (W/ ABS) (See  PRE-CHECK  ) 
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