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Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Installation

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  1. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY  (See TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE )
  2. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure dimension A between the transaxle contact surface of the engine and the converter contact surface of the drive plate.
      Fig 1: Measuring Dimension A Between Transaxle Contact Surface Of Engine And Converter Contact Surface Of Drive Plate
      G06043274Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Set the key of the front oil pump drive gear to the top and put a mark on the housing.
      Fig 2: Aligning Matchmark
      G05388208Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Put a mark on the torque converter clutch so that its groove can be clearly indicated.
      Fig 3: Identifying Mark On Torque Converter Clutch
      G04831224Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Align the 2 marks on the transaxle case and torque converter clutch and fit the spline part of the input shaft to the spline part of the turbine runner.
      Fig 4: Aligning Marks On Transaxle Case And Torque Converter Clutch
      G06011580Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Rotating the torque converter clutch, fit the spline part of the stator shaft to the spline part of the stator.

      HINT:

      Rotate it about 180 degrees.

      Fig 5: Identifying Spline Part Of Stator Shaft To Spline Part Of Stator
      G05388210Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Rotating the torque converter clutch, align the 2 marks on the case and the torque converter clutch again and fit the key of the oil pump drive gear into the key way of the torque converter clutch.
      CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to the converter clutch.
      Fig 6: Aligning Marks On Case And Torque Converter Clutch Again And Fit Key Of Oil Pump Drive Gear
      G06011582Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure dimension B shown in the illustration and check that dimension B is greater than dimension A, which was measured in step (a).

      Standard: A + 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more 

      NOTE: Subtract the thickness of the straightedge from the measured value to obtain dimension B.
      Fig 7: Measuring Dimension B
      G06011583Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
    1. Install the bracket with the bolt.

    Torque: 13 N*m (132 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 8: Locating Wire Harness Clamp Bracket Bolt
    G06011576Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL UPPER TRANSAXLE CASE COVER 
    1. Install the upper transmission case cover with the 3 bolts.

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

      Fig 9: Locating Transaxle Case Upper Cover Bolts
      G06011575Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Coat a new O-ring with ATF WS, and install it to the hole cover.
      Fig 10: Locating Speedometer Driven Hole Cover O-Ring
      G05388198Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the hole cover to the transaxle case with the bolt.

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

  6. INSTALL OIL COOLER TUBE 
    1. Connect the 2 oil cooler hoses to the 2 unions with the 2 hose clamps.
    2. Install the oil cooler tube to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.

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

  7. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Coat a new O-ring with ATF WS, and install it to the oil filler tube sub-assembly.
      Fig 11: Locating Hose Clamps, Bolt And Oil Cooler Tube
      G06011573Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the oil filler tube to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.

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

    3. Install the transmission oil level gauge sub-assembly.
      Fig 12: Locating Transmission Oil Level Gauge
      G06011572Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 
    1. Install the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket with the 2 bolts.

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

      Fig 13: Locating No. 1 Transmission Control Cable Bracket Bolts
      G06011571Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. 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) 

      Fig 14: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket LH Bolts
      G06011570Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Install the rear engine mounting bracket to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 45 N*m (459 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 15: Locating Rear Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts
      G06011569Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Install the front engine mounting bracket to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.

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

  12. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE: Confirm that 2 knock pins are on the transaxle contact surface of the engine block before the transaxle installation.
    Fig 16: Locating Front Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts
    G06011568Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the automatic transaxle to the engine with the 5 bolts.

      Torque: Bolt A 

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

      Bolt B 

      46 N*m (469 kgf*cm, 34 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt C 

      46 N*m (469 kgf*cm, 34 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 17: Locating Automatic Transaxle Engine Bolts
      G04976035Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 4 lower side mounting bolts.

      Torque: Bolt D 

      44 N*m (448 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 18: Locating Lower Side Mounting Bolts
      G04976036Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH 
    1. Install the engine mounting insulator LH with the through bolt and nut.

      Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 19: Locating Engine Mounting Insulator LH With Bolt And Nut
      G06043954Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT 
    1. Apply a few drops of adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolt tips.

      Adhesive: Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent  .

      Fig 20: Identifying Adhesive Application Area
      G04828778Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.

      Torque: 41 N*m (418 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Install the black colored bolt first, and then the silver colored 5 bolts.
      Fig 21: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
      G04976004Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the flywheel housing under cover.
      Fig 22: Locating Flywheel Housing Under Cover Bolt
      G04976038Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN CENTER ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. FULLY TIGHTEN CENTER ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  22. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  23. REMOVE ENGINE HANGER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 engine hangers.
  24. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  25. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  26. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  27. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  28. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  29. INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  30. INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  31. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  32. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  33. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  34. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  35. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  36. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  37. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  38. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  39. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  40. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  41. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  42. CONNECT COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET  (See INSTALLATION )
  43. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  44. INSTALL BREATHER HOSE 
    1. Install the breather hose.
      Fig 23: Locating Breather Hose
      G06041050Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  45. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    1. Install the 3 engine wire clamps and speed sensor connector.
    2. Install the transmission control cable support with the bolt.

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

      Fig 24: Locating Engine Wire Clamps And Speed Sensor Connector
      G06043919Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the engine wire clamp, speed sensor connector, park/neutral position switch connector and transmission wire connector.
      Fig 25: Locating Engine Wire Clamp, Speed Sensor, Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector And Transmission Wire Connector
      G06011565Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  46. INSTALL OIL COOLER HOSE  (See INSTALLATION )
  47. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS  (See INSTALLATION )
  48. INSTALL BATTERY CARRIER  (See INSTALLATION )
  49. INSTALL BATTERY  (See INSTALLATION )
  50. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE  (See INSTALLATION )
  51. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  52. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the hood sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 13 N*m (133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 26: Locating Hood Sub-Assembly Bolts
      G06045085Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the washer hose and 2 washer hose clamps.
      Fig 27: Locating Washer Hose Clamps
      G06045084Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  53. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  54. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    (See ADJUSTMENT )

  55. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL  (See INSTALLATION )
  56. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  57. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  58. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  59. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  60. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  61. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  62. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  (See INSTALLATION )
  63. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS  (See INSTALLATION )
  64. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  65. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 
  66. INSPECT TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL  (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID )
  67. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 
  68. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  69. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  70. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  71. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  72. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT )

  73. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  74. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    w/o VSC: (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )

    w/ VSC: (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )

  75. RESET MEMORY 

    HINT:

    Perform RESET MEMORY (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic transaxle assembly (See INITIALIZATION ).

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