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Valve Body Assembly: Removal

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE  (See PRECAUTION )
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ engine under cover assembly) 
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  7. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (w/ engine under cover) 
  8. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 
  9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
  10. DRAIN ENGINE OIL  (See REPLACEMENT )
  11. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  12. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  13. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  15. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  21. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE BATTERY  (See REMOVAL )
  24. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  25. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET  (See REMOVAL )
  26. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  27. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  28. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  29. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  30. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  31. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET  (See REMOVAL )
  32. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  33. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  34. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  35. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  36. REMOVE JUNCTION BLOCK COVER 
  37. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  38. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE  (See REMOVAL )
  39. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  40. SEPARATE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  41. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  42. DISCONNECT RETURN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  43. REMOVE PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  44. REMOVE OXYGEN SENSOR  (See REMOVAL )
  45. REMOVE NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT  (See REMOVAL )
  46. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT  (See REMOVAL )
  47. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH  (See REPLACEMENT )
  48. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH  (See REMOVAL )
  49. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  50. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  51. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH  (See REMOVAL )
  52. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH  (See REMOVAL )
  53. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  54. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  55. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  56. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  57. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  58. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  59. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  60. DISCONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT LH (w/ Air Suspension)  (See REMOVAL )
  61. DISCONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT RH (w/ Air Suspension)  (See REMOVAL )
  62. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  63. SEPARATE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  64. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE  (See REMOVAL )
  65. REMOVE VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  66. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  67. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  68. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS  (See REMOVAL )
  69. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  70. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  71. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  72. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE 
  73. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  74. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  75. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY  (See REMOVAL )
  76. REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH 
  77. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  78. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  79. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 18 bolts, oil pan, and gasket.
      NOTE: Some fluid will remain in the oil pan. Carefully remove the oil pan so that the fluid remaining in the pan does not spill out.
      Fig 1: Identifying Bolts Of Oil Pan
      G04975941Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 magnets from the oil pan.
      Fig 2: Identifying Magnets
      G05000583Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Examine particles in the pan.
      1. Collect any steel chips using the removed magnets. Look carefully at the chips and particles in the pan and on the magnets to see the type of wear which might be found in the transaxle.

        Result: 

        Steel (magnetic): 

        Wear of the bearing, gear, or plate 

        Brass (non-magnetic): 

        Wear of the bearing 

        Fig 3: Checking Particles In Pan
        G04975943Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  80. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the 7 shift solenoid valve connectors.
    2. Remove the bolt and lock plate, and disconnect the ATF temperature sensor.
      Fig 4: Locating Shift Solenoid Valve Connectors
      G05268723Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  81. REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and oil strainer.
      NOTE: Be careful when removing the oil strainer as fluid will come out.
      Fig 5: Locating Bolts And Oil Strainer
      G05000598Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the O-ring from the valve body oil strainer assembly.
      Fig 6: Locating O-Ring
      G05000599Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  82. REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    1. Support the valve body assembly and remove the 17 bolts and the transmission valve body assembly.
      Fig 7: Locating Bolts And Valve Body Assembly
      G04975959Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the check ball body and the spring.
      Fig 8: Identifying Check Ball Body And Spring
      G04975960Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the bolt and lock plate from the valve body assembly.
    4. Remove the shift solenoid valve SL3 and SLT from the valve body assembly.
      Fig 9: Identifying Bolt And Lock Plate
      G05000602Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the bolt and shift solenoid valve S4 from the valve body assembly.
      Fig 10: Locating Bolt And Shift Solenoid Valve S4
      G04976441Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the shift solenoid valve SR from the valve body assembly.
      Fig 11: Identifying Shift Solenoid Valve SR
      G04976456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Remove the bolt and shift solenoid valve DSL from the valve body assembly.
      Fig 12: Locating Bolt And Shift Solenoid Valve DSL
      G04976443Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Remove the bolt and lock plate from the valve body assembly.
    9. Remove the shift solenoid valve SL2 from the valve body assembly.
      Fig 13: Identifying Bolt And Shift Solenoid Valve SL2
      G04976444Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    10. Remove the bolt and lock plate from the valve body assembly.
    11. Remove the shift solenoid valve SL1 from the valve body assembly.
      Fig 14: Identifying Bolt And Shift Solenoid Valve SL1
      G04976445Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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