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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using calipers and a straight edge, measure dimension A between the engine and the end surface of the drive plate (#1).
      Fig 1: Measuring Dimension Between Engine And End Surface Of Drive Plate
      G05318282Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Aligning the matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter, engage the splines of the input shaft and turbine runner.
      Fig 2: Aligning Matchmarks On Transmission Case And Torque Converter
      G05318283Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Engage the splines of the stator shaft and stator while turning the torque converter clutch.

      HINT:

      Turn the torque converter clutch approximately 180°.

      Fig 3: Engaging Splines Of Stator Shaft And Stator
      G05318284Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Turn the torque converter clutch and align the matchmarks on the torque converter clutch and transmission case to engage the key of the oil pump drive gear into the slot on the torque converter clutch.
      NOTE: Do not push on the torque converter when aligning the matchmarks.
      Fig 4: Aligning Matchmarks On Torque Converter Clutch And Transmission Case
      G05318285Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Using calipers and a straight edge, measure dimension B shown in the illustration and check that B is greater than A measured in step (#1).

      Standard: A + 1 mm (0.04 in.) or more 

  2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER 
    1. Coat 2 new O-rings with ATF and install them to the transmission oil cooler.
      Fig 5: Measuring Dimension Bs
      G05318286Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the transmission oil cooler to the automatic transmission assembly with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Oil Cooler
    G05318280Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHAFT LEVER RH 
    1. Install the transmission control shaft to the neutral start switch assembly with the nut.

      Torque: 16 N*m (163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 7: Locating Transmission Control Shaft Lever RH Nut
    G05318183Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Install the rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator to the automatic transmission assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 12 N*m (120 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 8: Locating Rear No. 1 Engine Mounting Insulator Bolts
    G05318278Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the automatic transmission assembly to the engine with the 9 bolts.

      Torque: Bolts A and B 

      71 N*m (724 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt C 

      37 N*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      • Make sure that the mark is as shown in the illustration.
      • Do not use excess force to pry on the transmission assembly.
      Fig 9: Locating Automatic Transmission Assembly To Engine With Bolts
      G05294855Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. Tilt down the automatic transmission assembly.
      Fig 10: Tilting Down Automatic Transmission Assembly
      G05318273Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 2 water by-pass hoses to the transmission assembly.
    3. Install the water by-pass hose clamp with the bolt.

      Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 11: Locating Water By-Pass Hose Clamp
    G05288313Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Install the wire harness clamps to the automatic transmission assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 12: Locating Wire Harness Clamps
    G05318275Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL CONNECTOR 
    1. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector, transmission wire connector, and 2 transmission revolution sensor connectors.

      HINT:

      Push up the lever until the claw of the transmission wire connector makes a connection sound.

    Fig 13: Locating Transmission Revolution Sensor Connectors
    G05318294Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL ENGINE REAR MOUNTING MEMBER 
    1. Tilt up the automatic transmission assembly.
      Fig 14: Tilting Up Automatic Transmission Assembly
      G05318295Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the engine rear mounting member to the automatic transmission assembly with the 4 nuts.

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

      Fig 15: Locating Engine Rear Mounting Member Nuts
      G05318272Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the engine rear mounting member to the body with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 26 N*m (260 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 16: Locating Engine Rear Mounting Member Bolts
    G05318271Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily tighten the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly with the nut.
    Fig 17: Locating Floor Shift Gear Shifting Rod Nut
    G05318269Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket sub-assembly to the automatic transmission assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 18: Locating No. 1 Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket Bolts
    G05318268Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE & TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT 
    1. Install the 6 torque converter clutch setting bolts.

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

      HINT:

      First install the black colored bolt and then the remaining 5 bolts.

      Fig 19: Locating Torque Converter Clutch Setting Bolt
      G05318267Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL OUTSIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  18. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  19. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  20. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR NO. 1 HEAT INSULATOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  22. INSTALL OXYGEN SENSOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  23. INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE  (See INSTALLATION )
  24. INSTALL NO. 1 REAR FLOOR PANEL BRACE  (See INSTALLATION )
  25. ADD COOLANT  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  26. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID )
  27. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  28. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  29. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS  (See INSTALLATION )
  30. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  31. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  32. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  33. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  34. RESET MEMORY  (See MANUAL SHIFTING TEST )
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