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Automatic Transaxle Unit: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
      Fig 1: Removing Nut, Washer And Control Shaft Lever
      G04088632Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a screwdriver, unstake the nut stopper, and remove the lock nut and nut stopper.
      Fig 2: Removing Lock Nut And Nut Stopper
      G04088633Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position switch.
  2. REMOVE BREATHER PLUG HOSE 
    1. Remove the breather plug hose from the transaxle case.
    Fig 3: Removing Breather Plug Hose From Transaxle Case
    G04088634Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE OIL COOLER TUBE UNION (INLET OIL COOLER UNION) 
    1. Remove the union.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the union.
    Fig 4: Removing Oil Cooler Tube Union (Inlet Oil Cooler Union)
    G04088635Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE OIL COOLER TUBE UNION (OUTLET OIL COOLER UNION) 
    1. Remove the elbow.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the elbow.
      Fig 5: Removing Oil Cooler Tube Union (Outlet Oil Cooler Union)
      G04088636Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 speed sensors from the transaxle assembly.
    Fig 6: Removing Speed Sensor
    G04088637Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE NO. 1 PLUG 
    1. Remove the 4 transaxle case No. 1 plugs from the transaxle case.
    2. Remove the 4 O-rings from the 4 transaxle case No. 1 plugs.
    Fig 7: Removing Transaxle Case No. 1 Plug
    G04088638Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. FIX AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Fix the transaxle assembly.
    Fig 8: Fixing Automatic Transaxle Assembly
    G04088639Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUBASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 18 bolts, oil pan and gasket.
      Fig 9: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts
      G04088494Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 magnets from the oil pan.
    Fig 10: Removing Magnets From Oil Pan
    G04088641Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSPECT TRANSMISSION OIL CLEANER MAGNET 
    1. Remove the magnets and use them to collect any steel chips. Examine the chips and particles in the pan and on the magnet to determine what type of wear has occurred in the transaxle:

    Result: 

    Steel (magnetic): 

    Fig 11: Collecting Steel Chips
    G04088642Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Wear of the bearing, gear and plate 

    Brass (non-magnetic): 

    Wear of the bushing 

  10. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE 
    1. Remove the 7 connectors from the shift solenoid valves.
    2. Remove the bolt, lock plate and temperature sensor.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Transmission Wire
    G04088643Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE TRANSMISSION WIRE 
    1. Remove the bolt and transmission wire from the transaxle case.
    Fig 13: Removing Transmission Wire
    G04088644Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and oil strainer.
      Fig 14: View Of Oil Strainer And Bolts
      G04089507Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the O-ring from the oil strainer.
      Fig 15: Removing O-Ring From Oil Strainer
      G04088646Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    1. Support the valve body assembly and remove the 17 bolts and valve body assembly.
    Fig 16: Removing Transmission Valve Body Assembly
    G04088647Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE GOVERNOR APPLY GASKET NO. 1 
    1. Remove the governor apply gasket No. 1 from the transaxle case.
    Fig 17: Removing Governor Apply Gasket No. 1
    G04088648Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE 2ND BRAKE GASKET 
    1. Remove the transaxle case 2nd brake gasket from the transaxle case.
    Fig 18: Removing Transaxle Case 2nd Brake Gasket
    G04088649Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM GASKET 
    1. Remove the brake drum gasket from the transaxle case.
    Fig 19: Removing Brake Drum Gasket
    G04088650Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE CHECK BALL BODY 
    1. Remove the check ball body and spring from the transaxle case.
    Fig 20: Removing Check Ball Body
    G04088651Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE C-3 ACCUMULATOR PISTON 
    1. Remove the spring from the C-3 accumulator piston.
      Fig 21: Removing Spring From C-3 Accumulator Piston
      G04088652Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi) to the oil hole and remove the C-3 accumulator piston.
      NOTE:
      • Applying compressed air may cause the piston to jump-out. When removing the piston, hold it using a waste cloth.
        Fig 22: Removing Piston By Applying Compressed Air
        G04088653Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Take care not to splash ATF when applying compressed air.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the C-3 accumulator piston.
    Fig 23: Removing O-Ring From C-3 Accumulator Piston
    G04088654Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE REVERSE CLUTCH ACCUMULATOR PISTON 
    1. Apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi) to the oil hole and remove the reverse accumulator piston and spring.
      Fig 24: Removing Reverse Accumulator Piston And Spring
      G04088655Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Applying compressed air may cause the piston to jump-out. When removing the piston, hold it using a waste cloth.
      • Take care not to splash ATF when applying compressed air.
    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the reverse clutch accumulator piston.
    Fig 25: Removing 2 O-Rings From Reverse Clutch Accumulator Piston
    G04088656Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE B-3 ACCUMULATOR PISTON 
    1. Apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi) to the oil hole and remove the B-3 accumulator piston and 2 springs.
      NOTE:
      • Applying compressed air may cause the piston to jump-out. When removing the piston, hold it using a waste cloth.
        Fig 26: Removing Piston By Applying Compressed Air
        G04088657Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Take care not to splash ATF when applying compressed air.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the B-3 accumulator piston.
      Fig 27: Removing O-Ring From B-3 Accumulator Piston
      G04088658Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE MANUAL VALVE LEVER SHAFT RETAINER SPRING 
    1. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the manual valve lever shaft retainer spring.
    Fig 28: Removing Manual Valve Lever Shaft Retainer Spring
    G04088659Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE MANUAL DETENT SPRING SUBASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, the manual detent spring subassembly and cover.
    Fig 29: Removing Bolts, Manual Detent Spring Subassembly And Cover
    G04088660Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE PARKING LOCK PAWL BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and parking lock pawl bracket.
    Fig 30: Removing Parking Lock Pawl Bracket
    G04088661Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE MANUAL VALVE LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a chisel and hammer, cut off and remove the spacer.
      Fig 31: Removing Spacer By Using Chisel And Hammer
      G04088662Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a pin punch ( 35 mm) and hammer, drive out the pin.

      HINT:

      Slowly drive out the pin so that it will not fall into the transaxle case.

      Fig 32: Driving Out Pin
      G04088663Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the manual valve lever shaft and manual valve lever.
    Fig 33: Removing Manual Valve Lever Shaft And Manual Valve Lever
    G04088664Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE PARKING LOCK ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the parking lock rod from the manual valve lever.
    Fig 34: Removing Parking Lock Rod Sub-Assembly
    G04088665Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE MANUAL VALVE LEVER SHAFT OIL SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal from the transaxle case.
    NOTE: Do not apply excessive force when removing the oil seal.
    Fig 35: Removing Manual Valve Lever Shaft Oil Seal
    G04088666Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. FIX AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Fix the transaxle case with the oil pump side facing up.
  28. INSPECT INPUT SHAFT ENDPLAY 

    HINT:

    (See INSPECTION  )

  29. REMOVE TRANSAXLE HOUSING 
    1. Remove the 16 bolts.
    2. Tap on the circumference of the transaxle housing with a plastic hammer to remove the transaxle housing from the transaxle case.
      Fig 36: Removing Transaxle Housing
      G04088667Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: The differential may be accidentally removed when the transaxle housing is removed.
  30. REMOVE OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 7 bolts and oil pump from the transaxle case.
    Fig 37: Removing Oil Pump Assembly
    G04088668Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. REMOVE THRUST NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING 
    1. Remove the thrust needle roller bearing from the underdrive planetary gear assembly.
    Fig 38: Removing Thrust Needle Roller Bearing
    G04088669Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. REMOVE THRUST BEARING UNDERDRIVE RACE NO.2 
    1. Remove the thrust bearing underdrive race No.2 from the underdrive planetary gear assembly.
    Fig 39: Removing Thrust Bearing Underdrive Race No.2
    G04088670Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the differential gear assembly from the transaxle case.
    Fig 40: Removing Differential Gear Assembly
    G04088671Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE OVERDRIVE BRAKE GASKET 
    1. Remove the 2 overdrive brake gaskets from the transaxle case.
    Fig 41: Removing Overdrive Brake Gasket
    G04088672Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. REMOVE FORWARD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the forward clutch assembly from the transaxle case.
      Fig 42: Removing Forward Clutch Assembly From Transaxle Case
      G04088673Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the thrust needle roller bearing from the forward clutch.
    Fig 43: Removing Thrust Needle Roller Bearing From Forward Clutch
    G04088674Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. REMOVE MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH HUB 
    1. Remove the thrust needle roller bearing, multiple disc clutch hub, thrust needle roller bearing and thrust bearing race No. 1 from the transaxle case.
    Fig 44: Removing Multiple Disc Clutch Hub
    G04088675Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. INSPECT MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH CLUTCH HUB 

    HINT:

    (See INSPECTION  )

  38. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and pawl shaft clamp.
      Fig 45: Removing Bolt And Pawl Shaft Clamp
      G04088676Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the parking lock pawl shaft.
      Fig 46: Removing Parking Lock Pawl Shaft
      G04088677Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Push the parking lock pawl.

      HINT:

      Failure to do so will cause interference when the underdrive planetary gear is removed.

      Fig 47: Locating Parking Lock Pawl
      G04088678Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the underdrive planetary gear assembly from the transaxle case.
    NOTE: Be careful so that the underdrive planetary gear assembly will not fall out.
    Fig 48: Removing Underdrive Planetary Gear Assembly From Transaxle Case
    G04088679Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. REMOVE PARKING LOCK PAWL 
    1. Remove the spring, pawl pin and parking lock pawl.
      Fig 49: Removing Parking Lock PAWL
      G04088680Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  40. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the underdrive clutch assembly, thrust bearing and bearing race from the transaxle case.
    Fig 50: Removing Underdrive Clutch Assembly
    G04088681Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  41. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE 1-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring from the transaxle case.
      NOTE: Do not apply excessive force when removing the snap ring.
      Fig 51: Removing Snap Ring From Transaxle Case
      G04088682Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the underdrive 1-way clutch from the transaxle case.
      Fig 52: Removing Underdrive 1-Way Clutch From Transaxle Case
      G04088683Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the outer race retainer from the 1-way clutch.
    Fig 53: Removing Outer Race Retainer From 1-Way Clutch
    G04088684Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  42. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC NO.2 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
      NOTE: Do not apply excessive force when removing the snap ring.
      Fig 54: Removing Snap Ring
      G04088685Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the flange, 4 discs and 4 plates from the transaxle case.
  43. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC NO.2 

    HINT:

    (See INSPECTION  )

    Fig 55: Removing Flange, Discs And Plates From Transaxle Case
    G04088686Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  44. REMOVE TRANSAXLE REAR COVER SUBASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 11 bolts.
    2. Tap on the circumference of the rear cover with a plastic hammer to remove the transaxle rear cover from the transaxle case.
    Fig 56: Removing Transaxle Rear Cover Subassembly
    G04088687Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  45. REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE NO. 1 PLUG 
    1. Remove the 4 transaxle case No. 1 plugs from the transaxle rear cover.
    2. Remove the 4 O-rings from the 4 transaxle case No. 1 plugs.
    Fig 57: Removing Transaxle Case No. 1 Plug
    G04088688Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  46. REMOVE REAR CLUTCH OIL SEAL RING OUTER 
    1. Remove the 3 rear clutch oil seal rings from the transaxle rear cover.
    Fig 58: Removing Rear Clutch Oil Seal Ring Outer
    G04088689Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  47. REMOVE NEEDLE-ROLLER BEARING 
    1. Using SST, remove the needle-roller bearing from the transaxle rear cover.

    SST 09387-00041 (09387-01021, 09387-01030, 09387-01040) 

    Fig 59: Removing Needle-Roller Bearing
    G04088690Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  48. REMOVE GOVERNOR APPLY GASKET NO. 1 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 3 apply gaskets.
    Fig 60: Removing Governor Apply Gasket No. 1
    G04088691Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  49. REMOVE BRAKE APPLY TUBE 
    1. Remove the bolt, clamp and brake apply tube.
    2. Remove the clutch apply tube.
    3. Remove the brake apply tube from the clamp.
    NOTE: Do not bend the tubes.
    Fig 61: Removing Brake Apply Tube
    G04088692Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  50. REMOVE DIRECT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the thrust bearing and the direct clutch assembly from the transaxle case.
    Fig 62: Removing Direct Clutch Assembly
    G04088693Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  51. REMOVE OVERDRIVE DIRECT CLUTCH HUB SUBASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the thrust bearing race, thrust bearing and overdrive direct clutch hub from the planetary gear assembly.
    Fig 63: Removing Overdrive Direct Clutch Hub Subassembly
    G04088694Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  52. INSPECT OVERDRIVE DIRECT CLUTCH DRUM SUBASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See INSPECTION  )

  53. REMOVE REAR PLANETARY SUN GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the rear planetary sun gear assembly from the transaxle case.
      Fig 64: Removing Rear Planetary Sun Gear Assembly From Transaxle Case
      G04088695Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the thrust needle roller bearing and thrust bearing race from the rear planetary sun gear assembly.
      Fig 65: Removing Thrust Needle Roller Bearing And Thrust Bearing Race
      G04088696Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the planetary carrier thrust washer No.2 from the rear planetary sun gear assembly.
    Fig 66: Removing Planetary Carrier Thrust Washer No.2 From Rear Planetary Sun Gear Assembly
    G04088697Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  54. REMOVE 1-WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 1-way clutch assembly and the thrust needle roller bearing from the transaxle case.
      Fig 67: Removing 1-Way Clutch Assembly And Thrust Needle Roller Bearing From Transaxle Case
      G04088698Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 1-way clutch inner race from the 1-way clutch assembly.
    Fig 68: Removing 1-Way Clutch Inner Race From 1-Way Clutch Assembly
    G04088699Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  55. REMOVE 1-WAY CLUTCH SLEEVE OUTER 
    1. Remove the 1-way clutch sleeve outer from the transaxle case.
    Fig 69: Removing 1-Way Clutch Sleeve Outer From Transaxle Case
    G04088700Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  56. REMOVE PLANETARY CARRIER THRUST WASHER NO. 1 
    1. Remove the planetary carrier thrust washer No. 1 from the planetary gear assembly.
    Fig 70: Removing Planetary Carrier Thrust Washer No. 1 From Planetary Gear Assembly
    G04088701Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  57. REMOVE 2ND BRAKE CLUTCH DISC 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
    2. Remove the flange, 4 discs and 4 plates from the transaxle case.
  58. INSPECT 2ND BRAKE CLUTCH DISC 

    HINT:

    (See INSPECTION  )

    Fig 71: Removing 2ND Brake Clutch Disc
    G04088702Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  59. REMOVE 2ND BRAKE PISTON ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
      Fig 72: Removing Snap Ring
      G04088703Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2ND brake piston assembly from the transaxle case.
    Fig 73: Removing 2nd Brake Piston Assembly From Transaxle Case
    G04088704Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  60. REMOVE REAR PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
      Fig 74: Removing Snap Ring
      G04088705Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the rear planetary gear assembly from the transaxle case.
    Fig 75: Removing Rear Planetary Gear Assembly From Transaxle Case
    G04088706Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  61. REMOVE INPUT SUN GEAR 
    1. Remove the 2 thrust needle roller bearings, thrust bearing race No.2 and the input sun gear from the transaxle case.
    Fig 76: Removing Input Sun Gear
    G04088707Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  62. REMOVE 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE CLUTCH DISC 
    1. Remove the flange, 6 discs and 6 plates from the transaxle case.
  63. INSPECT 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE CLUTCH DISC 

    HINT:

    (See INSPECTION  )

    Fig 77: Removing 1St And Reverse Brake Clutch Disc
    G04088708Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  64. REMOVE FRONT PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a chisel and hammer, unstake the lock washer.
      NOTE: Push down all claws of the washer. Otherwise the SST cannot be fully pressed against the nut, and cannot loosen the nut.
      Fig 78: Unstaking Lock Washer
      G04088709Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, remove the nut.

      SST 09387-00030, 09387-00080 

      Fig 79: Removing Nut
      G04088710Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST and a press, remove the front planetary gear assembly from the counter drive gear.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00450), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

      Fig 80: Removing Front Planetary Gear Assembly From Counter Drive Gear
      G04088711Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the front planetary gear assembly from the brake hub.
    Fig 81: Removing Front Planetary Gear Assembly From Brake Hub
    G04088712Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  65. REMOVE FRONT PLANETARY RING GEAR 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring and front planetary ring gear from the brake hub.
    Fig 82: Removing Front Planetary Ring Gear
    G04088713Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  66. REMOVE 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place SST on the return spring, and compress the return spring with a press.
      Fig 83: Compressing Return Spring With Press
      G04088714Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09387-00070 

    2. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
    NOTE:
    • Stop the press when the spring seat is lowered 1 to 2 mm (0.039 to 0.078 in.) from the snap ring groove, to prevent the spring seat from being deformed.
    • Do not expand the snap ring excessively.
  67. INSPECT 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See INSPECTION  )

  68. REMOVE 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi) to the transaxle case to remove the 1st and reverse brake piston.
      NOTE:
      • Applying compressed air may cause the piston to jump-out. When removing the piston, hold it using a waste cloth.
        Fig 84: Removing Piston By Applying Compressed Air
        G04088715Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Take care not to splash ATF when applying compressed air.
    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the 1st and reverse brake piston.
    Fig 85: Removing 2 O-Rings From 1St And Reverse Brake Piston
    G04088716Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  69. REMOVE COUNTER DRIVE GEAR 
    1. Using SST and a press, remove the counter drive gear from the transaxle case.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00590), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

      Fig 86: Removing Counter Drive Gear From Transaxle Case
      G04088717Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. As shown in the illustration, tighten the 2 bolts evenly and make clearance of approx. 20.0 mm (0.787 in.) between the counter drive gear and the inner race.
      Fig 87: Tightening Bolts
      G04088718Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, remove the tapered roller bearing.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00590), 09950-00020, 09950-00030, 09950-40011 (09957-04010) 

      Fig 88: Removing Tapered Roller Bearing
      G04088719Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  70. REMOVE TRANSFER DRIVEN PINION FRONT BEARING 
    1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
      Fig 89: Removing Snap Ring
      G04088720Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST and a press, remove the bearing outer race.

    SST 09950-60020 (09951-00910) 

  71. REMOVE BREATHER PLUG NO.2 (ATM) 
    Fig 90: Removing Bearing Outer Race
    G04088721Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  72. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE BRAKE RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place SST on the return spring, and compress the return spring with a press.

      SST 09387-00020 

    2. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
    Fig 91: Removing Underdrive Brake Return Spring Sub-Assembly
    G04088722Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE:
    • Stop the press when the spring seat is lowered 1 to 2 mm (0.039 to 0.078 in.) from the snap ring groove, to prevent the spring seat from being deformed.
    • Do not expand the snap ring excessively.
  73. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE BRAKE RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See INSPECTION  )

  74. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi) to the transaxle case to remove the underdrive brake piston.
      Fig 92: Removing Underdrive Brake Piston
      G04088723Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the underdrive brake piston.
    Fig 93: Removing O-Rings From Underdrive Brake Piston
    G04088724Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  75. REMOVE NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING 
    1. Using SST, remove the needle roller bearing from the transaxle case.

    SST 09387-00041 (09387-01010, 09387-01030, 09387-01040) 

    Fig 94: Removing Needle Roller Bearing
    G04088725Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  76. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DRUM OIL SEAL RING 
    1. Remove the 2 oil seal rings from the transaxle case.
    Fig 95: Removing Underdrive Clutch Drum Oil Seal Ring
    G04088726Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  77. REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE NO. 1 PLUG 
    1. Remove the 2 transaxle case No. 1 plugs.
    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the 2 transaxle case No. 1 plugs.
    Fig 96: Removing Transaxle Case No. 1 Plug
    G04088727Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  78. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE CYLINDRICAL ROLLER BEARING 
    1. Using SST, remove the underdrive cylindrical roller bearing from the transaxle case.

    SST 09514-35011 

    Fig 97: Removing Underdrive Cylindrical Roller Bearing
    G04088728Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  79. REMOVE UNDERDRIVE OUTPUT SHAFT OIL SEAL RING 
    1. Remove the oil seal ring from the transaxle housing.
    Fig 98: Removing Underdrive Output Shaft Oil Seal Ring
    G04088729Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  80. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR LUBE APPLY TUBE 
    1. Remove the bolt, transaxle apply tube clamp and differential gear lube apply tube from the transaxle housing.
      NOTE: Do not bend the tubes.
    Fig 99: Removing Differential Gear Lube Apply Tube
    G04088730Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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