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Alignment Pin Installation During Transmission/Transaxle Assembly Installation (T-SB-0053-08)

Publication date: 2008-05-08
Reference number: T-SB-0053-08

ALIGNMENT PIN INSTALLATION DURING TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

ALIGNMENT PIN INSTALLATION DURING TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): T-SB-0053-08, Date of Issue:  May 08, 2008
TOYOTA: 1990 - 2009 4Runner, Avalon, Camry, Camry HV, Celica, Corolla, Cressida, Echo, FJ Cruiser, Highlander, Highlander HV, Land Cruiser, MR2, MR2 Spyder, Matrix, Paseo, Pickup, Previa, Prius, RAV4, RAV4 EV, Sequoia, Sienna, Solara, Supra, T100, Tacoma, Tercel, Tundra, Yaris
SECTION: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
COPYRIGHT: © 2018 Toyota, USA License Agreement TMS1002

Applicability

APPLICABILITY CHART

YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1990 - 2009 4Runner, Avalon, Camry, Camry HV, Celica, Corolla, Cressida, Echo, FJ Cruiser, Highlander, Highlander HV, Land Cruiser, MR2, MR2 Spyder, Matrix, Paseo, Pickup, Previa, Prius, RAV4, RAV4 EV, Sequoia, Sienna, Solara, Supra, T100, Tacoma, Tercel, Tundra, Yaris  

Introduction

The purpose of this TSB is to provide information regarding the installation of alignment pins during transmission/transaxle assembly installation. Missing alignment pins may result in incorrect alignment and failure of the transmission/transaxle assembly. Use the information below when installing a transmission/transaxle assembly.

Parts Information

PARTS INFORMATION

PREVIOUS PART NUMBER CURRENT PART NUMBER PART NAME QTY
90250-10113 Same Straight Pin 2

Warranty Information

WARRANTY INFORMATION

OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2
N/A Not Applicable to Warranty - - - -

Repair Procedure

  1. Inspect the rear side of the engine block assembly for 2 alignment pins.
    • If there are less than 2 alignment pins present, one may have been removed with the transmission/transaxle assembly. Check the removed assembly for the missing alignment pins. Go to step 2.
    • If there are 2 alignment pins present, the transmission/transaxle assembly may be installed following the applicable Repair Manual procedure.
      NOTE: A missing alignment pin may result in failure of the transmission/transaxle assembly.
  2. Install the missing alignment pin(s).
    • Refer to the applicable Repair Manual procedure for location of the cylinder block rear side alignment pins.
      NOTE: In the Repair Manual, the alignment pin is referred to as a "straight pin."
      Fig 1: Locating Alignment Pins
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