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Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal

  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  2. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  3. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  4. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE CLAMP 
    1. Remove the bolt and the transmission control cable clamp.
      Fig 1: Locating Transmission Control Cable Clamp Bolt
      G05137127Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP 
    1. Disconnect the wire harnesses from the clamp.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and 2 clamps.
      Fig 2: Locating Wire Harness Clamps Bolts
      G05137128Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
      Fig 3: Locating Wire Harness Bolt
      G05137129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector (1).
    2. Remove the nut (2) and disconnect the starter wire.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts (3) and starter assembly.
      Fig 4: Locating Starter Assembly Bolts
      G05137130Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS 
    1. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
    2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    3. Disconnect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
      Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Wire Connector And Speed Sensor Connectors
      G05137131Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO.1 
    1. Remove the bolt and automatic transmission oil cooler tube clamp.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and transmission control cable bracket No.1.
      Fig 6: Locating Transmission Control Cable Bracket Bolts
      G05137132Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the ATF level gauge.
    2. Disconnect the wire harnesses 2 clamps from the oil filler tube.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and oil filler tube.
    4. Remove the O-ring from the oil filler tube.
      Fig 7: Locating Oil Filler Tube Clamp Bolts
      G05137133Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO.1 
    1. Using SST and a wrench, disconnect the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.
      Fig 8: Removing Oil Cooler Inlet Tube
      G05137134Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09023-12701 

  12. REMOVE OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1 
    1. Using SST and a wrench, disconnect the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.

      SST 09023-12701 

  13. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket front.
      Fig 9: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts (Front)
      G05137135Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH 
    1. Remove the 5 bolts and transfer stiffener plate RH.
      Fig 10: Locating Transfer Stiffener Plate RH Bolts
      G05137136Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE W/TRANSFER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and flywheel housing under cover.
      Fig 11: Locating Flywheel Housing Under Cover Bolts
      G05137137Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.

      HINT:

      There will be one green colored bolt.

      Fig 12: Locating Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolts
      G05137138Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 10 bolts.
    4. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle w/ transfer.
      Fig 13: Locating Automatic Transaxle Assembly Bolts
      G05137139Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  17. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
  18. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See INSPECTION )