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Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using vernier calipers, measure the dimension "A" between the transaxle fitting part of the engine and the converter fitting part of the drive plate (procedure "I").
      Fig 1: Measuring Dimension A Between Transaxle Fitting And Converter Fitting
      G04463441Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Set the key of the front oil pump drive gear at the top and put a mark on the housing.
      Fig 2: Setting Key Of Front Oil Pump Drive Gear
      G04463442Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Put a mark on the torque converter so that its groove can be clearly indicated.
      Fig 3: Putting Mark On Torque Converter
      G04463443Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Match the 2 marks on the case and the converter and fit the splined part of the input shaft to the spline part of the turbine runner.
      Fig 4: Identifying Match Marks On Case And Converter
      G04463444Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Rotating the converter, fit the spline part of the stator shaft with the spline part of the stator.

      HINT:

      Rotate it about 180 degrees.

      Fig 5: Fitting Spline Part Of Stator Shaft With Spline Part Of Stator
      G04463445Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Rotating the converter, match the 2 marks on the case and the converter again and fit the key of the oil pump drive gear into the key way of the converter.
      NOTE: When rotating the converter, do not push it by excessive force.
      Fig 6: Identifying Match Marks On Case And Converter
      G04463446Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension "B" shown in the illustration and check that "B" is greater than "A" measured in procedure "I".

      Standard: A + 1 mm (0.04 in.) or more 

      NOTE: Do not add the thickness of straight edge.
      Fig 7: Measuring Dimension B
      G04463447Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the automatic transaxle to the engine with the 6 bolts.

      Torque: Bolt A 

      64 N*m (650 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt B 

      46 N*m (470 kgf*cm, 34 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt C 

      23 N*m (235 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 8: Installing Automatic Transaxle To Engine With Bolts
      G04463448Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 6 torque converter mounting bolts.

      Torque: 28 N*m (285 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

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

  3. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER 
    Fig 9: Installing Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
    G04463449Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT 
    1. Install the engine mounting bracket front to the automatic transaxle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 64 N*m (652 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 10: Installing Engine Mounting Bracket Front To Automatic Transaxle With Bolts
      G04463450Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH 
    1. Install the engine mounting bracket LH to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 52 N*m (530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf) 

  6. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUBASSEMBLY 
    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.
      Fig 11: Installing Engine Mounting Bracket LH To Automatic Transaxle With Bolts
      G04463451Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the oil cooler tube clamp and 2 bolts.

      Torque: Bolt A 

      12 N*m (120 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt B 

      5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

    6. Install the ATF lever gauge.
  7. INSTALL OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO. 1 
    1. Tighten the oil cooler outlet tube No. 1.

      Torque: 35 N*m (350 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 12: Installing Oil Cooler Tube Clamp And Bolts
      G04463452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO. 1 
    1. Tighten the oil cooler inlet tube No. 1.

      Torque: 35 N*m (350 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf) 

  9. CONNECT CONNECTOR 
    1. Connect the transmission wire connector.
    2. Connect the park / neutral position switch connector.
    3. Connect the transmission revolution sensor connector.
      Fig 13: Tightening Oil Cooler Inlet Tube No. 1
      G04463453Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Install the wire harness clamp bracket and bolt.

      Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 14: Installing Wire Harness Clamp Bracket And Bolt
      G04463454Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 2 wire harness with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: Bolt A 

      10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt B 

      26 N*m (265 kgf*cm, 19 in.*lbf) 

  11. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO. 1 
    1. Install the control cable bracket with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 15: Installing Control Cable Bracket With Bolts
      G04463455Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE SUPPORT 
    1. Install the control cable support with the bolt.

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the control cable to the control cable support.
  13. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH 

    HINT:

    (See INSTALLATION )

    Fig 16: Connecting Control Cable To Control Cable Support
    G04463456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE PROTECTOR 
    1. Install the case protector with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 23 N*m (235 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf) 

  15. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See INSTALLATION )

  16. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    HINT:

    (See INSTALLATION )