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Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic transaxle.
    2. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension "A" between the transaxle fitting part of the engine and the converter fitting part of the drive plate (*1).
      Fig 1: Measuring Dimension "A" Between Transaxle Fitting Part Of Engine
      G04089223Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension "B" shown in the illustration and check that "B" is greater than "A" (measured in step (*1)).

      Standard: A + 1 mm (0.03937 in.) or more 

      NOTE: Remember to minus the thickness of the straight edge.
    Fig 2: Measuring Dimension "B"
    G04089224Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See INSTALLATION )

  3. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/TRANSFER 
    1. Install the automatic transaxle w/transfer with the 8 bolts to the engine.

      Torque 

      Bolt A: 64 N*m (650 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt B: 46 N*m (470 kgf*cm, 34 ft.*lbf) 

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

    2. Apply a few drops of adhesive to each of 2 threads on the tip of the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.

      Adhesive: 

      Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent 

      Fig 3: Installing Automatic Transaxle W/Transfer With Bolts
      G04089225Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.

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

      NOTE: First install the green colored bolt, and then the remaining 5 bolts.
      Fig 4: Installing Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolts
      G04089226Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the flywheel housing under cover to the automatic transaxle with the 2 bolt.

      Torque: 7.8 N*m (80 kgf*cm, 69 in.*lbf) 

    Fig 5: Installing Flywheel Housing Under Cover To Automatic Transaxle With Bolt
    G04089227Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH 
    1. Install the transfer stiffener plate RH with 5 bolts to the transfer and engine mounting bracket RR.

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

    Fig 6: Installing Transfer Stiffener Plate RH With Bolts
    G04089228Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT 
    1. Install the engine mounting bracket front to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.

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

  6. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install it to the transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly.
      Fig 7: Installing Engine Mounting Bracket Front
      G04089229Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.

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

    3. Connect the 2 clamps to the oil filter tube.
    4. Install the ATF level gauge.
  7. INSTALL OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO. 1 
    1. Temporarily install the oil cooler outlet tube No. 1.
    2. Temporarily install the oil cooler inlet tube No. 1.
      Fig 8: Installing Transmission Oil Filler Tube Sub-Assembly
      G04089230Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the oil cooler tube clamp and bolt.

      Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      Install them so that the oil cooler tube cushion is positioned as shown in the illustration.

      Fig 9: Installing Oil Cooler Tube Clamp And Bolt
      G04089231Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using SST and a wrench, tighten the oil cooler inlet tube No. 1.

      SST 09023-12701 

      Torque: 34 N*m (347 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 10: Tightening Oil Cooler Inlet Tube
    G04089232Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO. 1 
    1. Using SST and a wrench, tighten the oil cooler outlet tube No. 1.

      SST 09023-12701 

      Torque: 34 N*m (347 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf) 

  9. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO. 1 
    1. Install the control cable bracket No. 1 with the 2 bolts.

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

    Fig 11: Installing Control Cable Bracket
    G04089233Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. CONNECT CONNECTORS 
    1. Connect the transmission wire connector.
    2. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    3. Connect the 2 transmission revolution sensor connectors.
    Fig 12: Connecting Transmission Revolution Sensor Connectors
    G04089234Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the starter assembly with the 2 bolts (1).

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

    2. Connect the connector (2).
    3. Connect the starter wire with the nut (3).

      Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) 

    Fig 13: Connecting Starter Wire With Nut
    G04089235Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Connect the wire harness with the bolt.

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

    Fig 14: Connecting Wire Harness With Bolt
    G04089236Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP 
    1. Install the 4 clamps and 4 bolts.

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

    2. Connect the wire harnesses to the clamps.
    Fig 15: Connecting Wire Harnesses To Clamps
    G04089237Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO. 2 
    1. Install the transmission control cable bracket No. 2 with the bolt.

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

    2. Fig 16: Installing Transmission Control Cable Bracket
      G04089238Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. INSTALL LH FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See INSTALLATION )

  16. INSTALL RH FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See INSTALLATION )

  17. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    HINT:

    (See INSTALLATION )

  18. RESET MEMORY 

    HINT:

    (See PRECAUTION  )

  19. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 

    HINT:

    Some system need initialization when disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal (See PRECAUTION  ).