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Automatic Transaxle Unit: Removal

  1. REMOVE ENGINE HOOD 

    Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) 

  2. REMOVE BATTERY 
  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 
  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER 
    1. Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 cap nuts.
    2. Turn the V-bank cover fastener counterclockwise and loosen it.
    3. Remove the V-bank cover.
    Fig 1: Removing V-Bank Cover
    G02879218Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. When installing the V-bank cover fastener, remove the fastener once, then position and push in it.

    Fig 2: Installing V-Bank Cover Fastener
    G02879219Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE THROTTLE CABLE FROM THROTTLE BODY 

    Torque: 15 N.m (150 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 3: Removing Throttle Cable From Throttle Body
    G02879220Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect cruise control actuator with the bracket.

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

    Fig 4: Removing Cruise Control Actuator
    G02879221Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE 
  8. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS FROM AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 

    Remove the bolt and separate the wire harness.

  9. DISCONNECT DIRECT CLUTCH SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR 
  10. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR 
  11. DISCONNECT SOLENOID CONNECTOR 
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Solenoid Connector
    G02879222Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE 
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable from the control shaft lever.

      Torque: 15 N.m (150 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf) 

    2. Remove the clip and disconnect the shift control cable from the bracket.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Shift Control Cable
    G02879223Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE 2 ENGINE MOUNTING ABSORBER BOLTS 

    Torque: 48 N.m (490 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 7: Removing Engine Mounting Absorber Bolts
    G02879224Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE 2 FRONT SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS 

    Torque: 44 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 8: Removing Front Side Engine Mounting Bolts
    G02879225Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE STARTER AND SHIFT CONTROL CABLE CLAMP 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the nut and disconnect the terminal.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts, starter and shift control cable clamp.

      Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 9: Removing Starter And Shift Control Cable Clamp
    G02879226Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT 

    Torque: 34 N.m (350 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 10: Removing Exhaust Manifold Bracket Mounting Bolt
    G02879227Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE 5 TRANSAXLE-TO-ENGINE BOLTS AND DISCONNECT GROUND TERMINAL 

    Torque: 66 N.m (670 kgf.cm, 48 ft.lbf) 

  18. RAISE AND SUPPORT VEHICLE SECURELY 
  19. REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT WHEELS 

    Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf) 

  20. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID DRAIN PLUG AND GASKET 

    Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 11: Removing Differential Fluid Drain Plug And Gasket
    G02879228Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Replace the used gasket with a new gasket.

  21. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL FLUID 
  22. REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  23. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER 
    1. Remove the 6 screws and turn over the front side of the LH and RH fender liners.
      Fig 12: Removing Engine Under Cover Bolts
      G02879229Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 screws and turn over the rear side of LH and RH fender liners.
    3. Remove the engine under cover.
      Fig 13: Removing Engine Under Cover
      G02879230Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 5 bolts and center engine under cover.
  24. REMOVE EXHAUST FRONT PIPE (See  COMPONENTS  ) 
    Fig 14: Removing Exhaust Front Pipe
    G02879231Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE FRONT SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR BOLT 

    Torque: 44 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 15: Removing Front Side Engine Mounting Insulator Bolt
    G02879232Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSE 

    Loosen the 2 clip and disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses.

    Fig 16: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Hose
    G02879233Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE REAR SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING NUT 
    1. Remove the 2 grommets.
    2. Remove the 4 nuts.

      Torque: 66 N.m (670 kgf.cm, 48 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 17: Removing Rear Side Engine Mounting Nut
    G02879234Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE LEFT SIDE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING NUT 
    1. Remove the 2 grommets.
    2. Remove the 2 nuts.

      Torque: 80 N.m (820 kgf.cm, 59 ft.lbf) 

  29. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, LH and RH stabilizer bar brackets and bushings.

      Torque: 19 N.m (195 kgf.cm, ft.lbf) 

    2. Remove the front stabilizer bar (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ).
    Fig 18: Removing Front Stabilizer Bar
    G02879235Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. TIE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH CODE OR EQUIVALENT TO SUSPEND ASSEMBLY SECURELY, AS SHOWN IN  Fig 19 
  31. REMOVE 2 STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLTS 

    Torque: 181 N.m (1,850 kgf.cm, 134 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 19: Removing Steering Gear Assembly Mounting Bolts
    G02879236Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE HANGERS 
    1. Install the No.2 engine hangers in the correct direction.

      Part No.: 

      No.2 engine hanger: 12282-20020 

      Bolt: 91621-60822 

      Torque: 20 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) 

    2. Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
    CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other part.
    Fig 20: Installing Engine Sling Device To Engine Hangers
    G02879237Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and PS reservoir pipe mounting brackets.

      Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 21: Removing Front Frame Assembly
      G02879238Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 6 bolts, 4 nuts, 4 lower brace and front frame assembly.

      Torque: 

      19 mm head bolt: 181 N.m (1,850 kgf.cm, 134 ft.lbf) 

      14 mm head bolt: 32 N.m (330 kgf.cm, 24 ft.lbf) 

      Nut: 36 N.m (370 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf) 

  34. SUPPORT TRANSAXLE WITH A JACK 
    Fig 22: Supporting Transaxle With Jack (1 Of 2)
    G02879239Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    Fig 23: Supporting Transaxle With Jack (2 Of 2)
    G02879240Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLT 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and hole cover.
      Fig 24: Removing Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolt
      G02879241Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt, remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.

      Torque: 41 N.m (420 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf) 

    HINT:

    At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.

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

    Fig 25: Installing Black Colored Bolt
    G02879242Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD PLATE 

    Remove the bolt, nut and exhaust manifold plate.

    Torque: 34 N.m (350 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 26: Removing Exhaust Manifold Plate
    G02879243Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. REMOVE 3 LOWER TRANSAXLE-TO-ENGINE BOLTS 

    Torque: 48 N.m (490 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf) 

  38. REMOVE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 

    Separate the transaxle from the engine, and lower the trans-axle.

    Fig 27: Removing Transaxle Assembly
    G02879244Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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