Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Installation: Installation

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INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY See step 1
INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1. Using a vernier caliper, measure dimension A between the transaxle fitting surface of the engine and the converter fitting surface of the drive plate. (#1)
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Dimension Between Transaxle Fitting Surface Of Engine And Converter Fitting Surface Of Drive Plate
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  HINT:
  
  The ring gear side surface and the converter fitting surface are same level.
2. Set the key at the top of the front oil pump drive gear and put a matchmark on the housing.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Front Oil Pump Drive Gear Key
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3. Put a matchmark on the torque converter so that its groove is clearly indicated.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Mark On Torque Converter
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4. Align the matchmarks on the case with the one on the converter and fit the spline of the input shaft to the spline of the turbine runner.
  
  Fig 4: Aligning Matchmark On Converter
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5. Rotating the converter, fit the spline of the stator shaft with that of the stator.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Matchmark On Converter
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  HINT:
  
  Rotate the converter approximately 180°.
6. Rotating the converter, align the mark on the case with the one on the converter again and fit the key of the oil pump drive gear into the keyway of the converter.
  
  Fig 6: Aligning Mark On Converter
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  NOTE:
  Do not push the converter excessively when rotating it.
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 #1.
  
  Fig 7: Checking Dimension B
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  Standard
  
  A + 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more
  
  NOTE:
  Subtract the thickness of the straightedge from the measured value to gain dimension B.
INSTALL SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Install the speedometer driven hole cover sub-assembly to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Speedometer Driven Hole Cover Sub-Assembly Bolt
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  Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf)
INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made)
1. Apply ATF to a new O-ring, and install it to the transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly.
2. Install the transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Transmission Oil Filler Tube Sub-Assembly Bolt
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  Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
3. Install the transmission oil level gauge sub-assembly.
INSTALL OIL COOLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made)
1. Connect the 2 oil cooler hoses to the 2 unions with the 2 hose clamps.
  
  Fig 10: Locating Hose Clamps, Bolt And Oil Cooler Tube Sub-Assembly
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2. Install the oil cooler tube sub-assembly to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.
  Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET (for TMC Made)
1. Install the rear engine mounting bracket to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.
  
  Fig 11: Locating Rear Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts (For TMC Made)
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  Silver Colored Bolt
  
  Torque: 45 N*m (459 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf)
  
  Black Colored Bolt
  
  Torque: 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET (except TMC Made)
1. Install the rear engine mounting bracket to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.
  
  Fig 12: Locating Rear Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts
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  Torque: 45 N*m (459 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Install the front engine mounting bracket to the automatic transaxle with the 4 bolts.
  
  Fig 13: Locating Front Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts
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  Torque: 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
1. Install the engine mounting bracket LH to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.
  
  Fig 14: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts
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  Torque: 52 N*m (530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Install the automatic transaxle to the engine with the 7 bolts.
  
  Fig 15: Locating Automatic Transaxle Assembly Bolts
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  Torque: 30 N*m (301 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE:
  Make sure the knock pins are fully engaged and the transaxle securely fitted to the engine before tightening the bolts.
INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET
1. Install the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket to the automatic transaxle with the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 16: Locating No. 1 Transmission Control Cable Bracket Bolt And Connector With Clamp
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  Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
2. Connect the 2 connectors and wire harness clamp.
INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE SUPPORT
1. Install the transmission control cable support with the bolt.
  
  Fig 17: Locating Speed Sensor Connector, Bolt And Control Cable Bracket
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  Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
2. Connect the wire harness clamp and speed sensor connector.
INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY (except TMC Made)
1. Apply ATF WS to a new O-ring, and install it to the transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly.
2. Install the transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.
  
  Fig 18: Locating Transmission Oil Filler Tube Sub-Assembly
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  Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
3. Install the transmission oil level gauge sub-assembly to the transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly.
INSTALL OIL COOLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY (except TMC Made)
1. Connect the 2 oil cooler hoses to the 2 unions with the 2 hose clamps.
  
  Fig 19: Locating Oil Cooler Tube And Clamps
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2. Install the oil cooler tube to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.
  Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 11
INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 12
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 setting bolts tip.
  
  Fig 20: Applying Adhesive To End Or Threads Of Bolts
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  Adhesive
  
  Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent
2. Install the 6 torque converter clutch setting bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
  
  Fig 21: Identifying Torque Converter Set Bolts
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  Torque: 28 N*m (286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE:
  Install the black colored bolt first, and then the silver colored 5 bolts.
INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
1. Install the flywheel housing under cover to the automatic transaxle.
  
  Fig 22: Identifying Flywheel Housing Under Cover
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INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
HINT:

See the steps from "Install Engine Assembly with Transaxle" through "Check ABS Speed Sensor Signal". Refer to INSTALLATION .
RESET MEMORY
HINT:

Perform Reset Memory (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic transaxle assembly. Refer to INITIALIZATION .