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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. Engage the splines of the input shaft and turbine runner.
      Fig 1: Torque Converter Clutch Assembly
      GTY205610Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the splines of the stator shaft and stator while turning the torque converter.
      Fig 2: Torque Converter Clutch Assembly
      GTY205611Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      If the stator shaft splines are difficult to engage with the stator splines, move the torque converter back approximately 10 mm (0.393 in.) and engage the splines while rotating the torque converter.

    3. Turn the torque converter to engage the key of the oil pump drive gear with the slot on the torque converter.
      Fig 3: Torque Converter Clutch Assembly
      GTY205612Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Clean the torque converter set bolt holes.
    5. Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure dimension A between the transaxle fitting surface of the engine (*a) and the torque converter fitting surface of the drive plate (*b).
      Fig 4: Transaxle & Torque Converter Fitting Surface Dimensions
      GTY300339Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Transaxle Fitting Surface
      *b Torque Converter Fitting Surface
    6. Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure dimension B shown in the illustration and check that dimension B is more than dimension A, which was measured in the previous step.
      Fig 5: Measuring Dimension B
      GTY301976Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard

      B = A + 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

      NOTE:

      Make sure to deduct the thickness of the straightedge.

  3. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Confirm that the 2 knock pins are on the surface of the engine cylinder block that contacts the transaxle.
      Fig 6: Knock Pins & Torque Converter Centerpiece
      GTY311694Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Knock Pin
    2. Apply clutch spline grease to the surface of the crankshaft (*a) that contacts the torque converter centerpiece.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *2 Crankshaft
      *3 Torque Converter Centerpiece
      *a Crankshaft Contact Surface

      Clutch spline grease

      Toyota Genuine Clutch Spline Grease or equivalent

      Maximum grease amount

      Approximately 1 g (0.0353 oz)

    3. While keeping the engine and automatic transaxle assembly horizontal, align the knock pins with the holes on the automatic transaxle assembly and install the 9 bolts shown in the illustration.
      Fig 7: Automatic Transaxle Assembly Bolts
      GTY294941Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      for Bolt A 

      Torque: 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

      for Bolt B 

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

      for Bolt C 

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

      BOLT LENGTH

      Bolt Length
      A 55 mm (2.17 in.)
      B 50 mm (1.97 in.)
      C 33 mm (1.30 in.)
      NOTE:
      • Do not twist or apply excessive force to the automatic transaxle assembly.
      • Check that the torque converter rotates smoothly after installation of the automatic transaxle assembly.
  4. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CASE PLUG ASSEMBLY 
    1. Coat the O-ring with ATF.
    2. Install the transmission case plug assembly to the automatic transaxle assembly.
  5. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY  See step  1
  6. INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 
    1. Install the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket to the automatic transaxle with the 2 bolts.

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

  7. INSTALL TCM 
    1. Install the TCM to the automatic transaxle assembly.
      Fig 8: TCM Bolts Tightening Sequence
      GTY298690Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install and tighten the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 11 N*m (115 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf) 

  8. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH 
    1. Apply a few drops of adhesive to the first 2 or 3 threads of each of the 4 bolts.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

    2. Temporarily install the engine mounting bracket LH with the bolt labeled A.
    3. Temporarily Install the 3 remaining bolts, and then tighten the 4 bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
      Fig 9: Engine Mounting Bracket Bolt Tighten Sequence (LH)
      GTY313736Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

  9. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Temporarily install the rear engine mounting bracket with the bolt labeled A.
      Fig 10: Rear Engine Mounting Bracket Bolt Tighten Sequence
      GTY310594Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Temporarily Install the 2 remaining bolts, and then tighten the 3 bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.

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

  10. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Temporarily install the front engine mounting bracket with the bolt labeled A.
      Fig 11: Front Engine Mounting Bracket Tighten Sequence
      GTY310502Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Temporarily Install the 2 remaining bolts, and then tighten the 3 bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

  11. INSTALL FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the flexible hose bracket to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.

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

  12. CONNECT BREATHER PLUG HOSE 
    1. Attach the clamp and connect the breather plug hose to the flexible hose bracket.
  13. INSTALL NO. 1 OIL COOLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 12: No. 1 Oil Cooler Tube Sub-Assembly
    GTY312064Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the No. 1 oil cooler tube sub-assembly with the bolt.

      Torque: 12 N*m (117 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose and No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose to the automatic transaxle assembly.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Yellow Paint Mark
      *2 Red Paint Mark
      NOTE:

      Make sure the paint marks and pinching portion of each clip are facing the direction shown in the illustration.

  14. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
    1. Install the 2 wire harness clamp brackets to the automatic transaxle assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

  15. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Connect the TCM connector.
      Fig 13: TCM Connector
      GTY310680Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the lock lever and attach the claw to secure the connector.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Lock Lever
    3. Attach the 2 clamps and connect the engine wire.
    4. Install the engine wire to the automatic transaxle assembly with the bolt.

      Torque: 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf) 

    5. Attach the clamp and connect the engine wire.
    6. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    7. Attach the clamp and connect the engine wire.
  16. INSTALL TRANSMISSION WIRE 
    1. Install the transmission wire to the automatic transaxle assembly with the bolt.

      Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Attach the clamp and connect the transmission wire.
  17. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  18. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    Refer to INSTALLATION

  19. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT 
    1. Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley.
      Fig 14: Holding Crankshaft Using SST
      GTY313971Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09213-54015 
      • SST: 09330-00021 
      • SST: 91551-80650 
    2. Apply a few drops of adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of each of the 6 drive plate and torque converter setting bolts.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

    3. Install the 6 drive plate and torque converter setting bolts.

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

      NOTE:

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

    4. Install the flywheel housing under cover.
  20. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM 
    NOTE:

    If automatic transmission parts have been replaced, refer to Parts Replacement Compensation Table to determine if any additional operations are necessary. Refer to PRECAUTION .