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Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Installation: Installation

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  1. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY  See step  1
  2. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure dimension A between the transaxle contact surface of the engine and the torque converter assembly contact surface of the drive plate.
      Fig 1: Measuring Dimension A
      GTY226508Courtesy 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: Identifying Matchmarks
      GTY165599Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Put a mark on the torque converter assembly so that its groove can be clearly indicated.
      Fig 3: Identifying Mark On Torque Converter
      GTY186516Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Align the 2 marks on the transaxle case and torque converter assembly 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
      GTY200740Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Rotating the torque converter assembly, fit the spline part of the stator shaft to the spline part of the stator.
      Fig 5: Identifying Matchmarks
      GTY165758Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Rotate it about 180 degrees.

    6. Rotating the torque converter assembly, align the 2 marks on the case and the torque converter assembly again and fit the key of the oil pump drive gear into the key way of the torque converter assembly.
      Fig 6: Aligning Marks On Case And Torque Converter Clutch
      GTY200739Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      WARNING:

      Do not apply excessive force to the torque converter assembly.

    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).
      Fig 7: Measuring Dimension B
      GTY221868Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard

      A + 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

      NOTE:

      Subtract the thickness of the straightedge from the measured value to obtain dimension B.

  3. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
    1. Install the bracket with the bolt.
      Fig 8: Locating Bolt And Wire Harness Clamp Bracket
      GTY205001Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  4. INSTALL UPPER TRANSAXLE CASE COVER 
    1. Install the upper transmission case cover with the 3 bolts.
      Fig 9: Locating Bolts And Upper Transaxle Case Cover
      GTY205000Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  5. INSTALL SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Coat a new O-ring with ATF WS, and install it to the hole cover.
    2. Install the hole cover to the transaxle case with the bolt.
      Fig 10: Locating Bolt And Speedometer Driven Hole Cover Sub-Assembly
      GTY158091Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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.
      Fig 11: Locating Hose Clamps And Bolt
      GTY187414Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.
    2. Install the oil filler tube to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.
      Fig 12: Locating Bolt And Transmission Oil Filler Tube Sub-Assembly
      GTY171204Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    3. Install the transmission oil level gauge sub-assembly.
  8. INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 
    1. Install the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 13: Locating No. 1 Transmission Control Cable Bracket Bolts
      GTY186483Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  9. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH 
    1. Install the engine mounting bracket LH to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.
      Fig 14: Locating Bolts And Engine Mounting Bracket LH
      GTY204998Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  10. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Install the rear engine mounting bracket to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.
      Fig 15: Locating Bolts And Rear Engine Mounting Bracket
      GTY204996Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  11. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Install the front engine mounting bracket to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.
      Fig 16: Locating Bolts And Front Engine Mounting Bracket
      GTY204997Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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.

    1. Install the automatic transaxle to the engine with the 5 bolts.
      Fig 17: Locating Automatic Transaxle Assembly Bolts
      GTY243465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Bolt A 

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

      Bolt B 

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

      Bolt C 

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

    2. Install the 4 lower side mounting bolts.
      Fig 18: Locating Lower Side Mounting Bolts
      GTY243464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Bolt D 

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

  13. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH 
    1. Install the engine mounting insulator LH with the through bolt and nut.
      Fig 19: Locating Through Bolt And Nut
      GTY183300Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  14. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  15. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT 
    1. Apply a few drops of adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the 6 torque converter assembly mounting bolt tips.
      Fig 20: Applying Adhesive To End Or Threads Of Bolts
      GTY175679Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent.

    2. Install the 6 torque converter assembly mounting bolts.
      Fig 21: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
      GTY200773Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

      NOTE:

      Install the black colored bolt first, and then the silver colored 5 bolts.

    3. Install the flywheel housing under cover.
      Fig 22: Locating Flywheel Housing Under Cover
      GTY190600Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 11
  17. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 12
  18. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN CENTER ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 17
  19. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 18
  20. FULLY TIGHTEN CENTER ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 19
  21. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 20
  22. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 21
  23. REMOVE ENGINE HANGER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 engine hangers.
  24. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  25. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  26. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 26
  27. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 27
  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  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
  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  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 13
  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  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 33
  34. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  35. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 8
  36. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  37. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 18
  38. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  39. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 9
  40. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 13
  41. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 44
  42. CONNECT COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 9
  43. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 46
  44. INSTALL BREATHER HOSE 
    1. Install the breather hose.
      Fig 23: Locating Breather Hose
      GTY226938Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  45. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    1. Install the 3 engine wire clamps and speed sensor connector.
      Fig 24: Locating Engine Wire Clamps And Speed Sensor Connector
      GTY244769Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the transmission control cable support with the bolt.

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

    3. Install the engine wire clamp, speed sensor connector, park/neutral position switch connector and transmission wire connector.
      Fig 25: Identifying Engine Wire Clamp
      GTY181772Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  46. INSTALL OIL COOLER HOSE  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 54
  47. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 61
  48. INSTALL BATTERY CARRIER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 62
  49. INSTALL BATTERY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 63
  50. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 64
  51. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  52. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the hood sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
      Fig 26: Locating Hood Sub-Assembly Bolts
      GTY245233Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    2. Install the washer hose and 2 washer hose clamps.
      Fig 27: Locating Washer Hose Clamps And Washer Hose
      GTY244831Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  53. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
  54. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT

  55. INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 19
  56. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
  57. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
  58. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
  59. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 6
  60. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 7
  61. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 8
  62. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 9
  63. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 20
  64. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 77
  65. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 
  66. INSPECT TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL  See step  1
  67. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 
  68. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION  See step  1
  69. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION  See step  2
  70. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  71. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  72. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT

  73. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 93
  74. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE

  75. RESET MEMORY 

    HINT: 

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

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