Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Installation

1. Inspect the torque converter (see TORQUE CONVERTER AND DRIVE PLATE  ).

1. Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic transaxle.
2. Using a vernier caliper, measure dimension A between the transaxle and the end surface of the drive plate.
   Fig 1: Identifying Dimension Between Transaxle And End Surface Of Drive Plate

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3. Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure the dimension B shown in the illustration and check that B is greater than A.

   Standard dimension: 

   A + 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or more 

   Fig 2: Identifying Dimension B

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1. Install the cable bracket with the 2 bolts.

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

   Fig 3: Locating Cable Bracket With Bolts

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1. Install the filler tube with the bolt.
2. Install the filler tube with the bolt.

   Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

   Fig 4: Locating Bolt And Oil Filler Tube

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3. Install the ATF dipstick.

1. Install the automatic transaxle with the 5 upper side mounting bolts to the engine.

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

   46 N*m (469 kgf*cm, 34 ft.*lbf) for bolt B 

   Fig 5: Locating Automatic Transaxle Upper Side Mounting Bolts

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2. Install the 4 lower side mounting bolts.

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

   Fig 6: Locating Automatic Transaxle Lower Side Mounting Bolts

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3. Install the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.

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

   HINT:

   First install the green colored bolt and then the 5 bolts.

4. Install the flywheel housing under cover.
   Fig 7: Locating Flywheel Housing Under Cover Bolt

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1. Install the transfer (see INSTALLATION ).

1. Install the mounting bracket with the 3 bolts.

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

   Fig 8: Locating Mounting Bracket With Bolts

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1. Install the mounting bracket with the 4 bolts.

   Torque: 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) for 14 mm head bolt 

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

   Fig 9: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts (FR)

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1. Install the mounting bracket with the 3 bolts.

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

   Fig 10: Locating Mounting Bracket Bolts (RR)

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1. Install the oil cooler (see INSTALLATION  ).

1. Connect the wire harness clamps.
Fig 11: Identifying Wire Harness Clamps
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2. Connect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
3. Connect the transaxle wire connector.
4. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.

1. Install the starter with the 2 bolts.

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

   Fig 12: Locating Starter With Bolts

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2. Connect the starter wire with the nut.

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

   Fig 13: Locating Starter Connector

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3. Connect the starter connector.
4. Install the terminal nut and cover the nut with the cap.

   Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 7 in.*lbf) 

1. Install the engine with transaxle. (see REMOVAL ).

Fluid type: 

Toyota Genuine ATF WS or Equivalent 

1. Inspect the automatic transaxle fluid (see AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID  ).

1. Perform the RESET MEMORY procedures (A/T initialization) (see INITIALIZATION  ).