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Automatic Transmission Unit: Disassembly

CAUTION: When working with FIPG material, perform the following:
  • Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all the old FIPG material from the gasket surfaces.
  • Thoroughly clean all components to remove any loose material.
  • Clean both sealing surfaces with a non-residue solvent.
  • Apply FIPG in a continuous line (width approximately 1 mm (0.04 in.)) along the sealing surface.
  • Parts must be assembled within 10 minutes of application. Otherwise, the FIPG material must be removed and reapplied.
  1. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CASE COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and transmission case cover.
      Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Case Cover
      G05317099Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHAFT LEVER RH 
    1. Remove the nut, spring washer and the transmission control shaft lever RH.
      Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Control Shaft Lever RH
      G05317100Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, unstake the lock washer.
    2. Remove the nut and lock washer.
    3. Remove the bolt and park/neutral position switch.
      Fig 3: Identifying Park/Neutral Position Switch
      G05317101Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts, transmission oil cooler, and spacer.
      Fig 4: Identifying Spacer And Transmission Oil Cooler With Bolts
      G05317102Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the transmission oil cooler.
    3. Remove the 2 O-rings from the spacer.
      Fig 5: Identifying O-Ring To Spacer
      G05317103Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE TRANSMISSION REVOLUTION SENSOR 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 transmission revolution sensors.
    2. Remove the O-ring from each sensor.
      Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Revolution Sensors With Bolt
      G05317104Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
    2. Remove the breather tube.
      Fig 7: Identifying Automatic Transmission Breather Tube With Bolts
      G05317105Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HOUSING 
    1. Remove the 10 bolts.
    2. Remove the transmission housing.
      Fig 8: Identifying Automatic Transmission Housing Bolts
      G05317106Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLANGE YOKE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a hammer and chisel, loosen the staked part of the nut.
    2. Remove the nut and flange yoke.
      Fig 9: Identifying Staked Part Of Nut
      G05317107Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the oil seal from the flange yoke.
      Fig 10: Identifying Oil Seal To Automatic Transmission Flange Yoke
      G05317108Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE EXTENSION (ATM) HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 6 bolts.
      Fig 11: Identifying Housing Sub-Assembly Bolts
      G05317109Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the extension housing sub-assembly.
      Fig 12: Identifying Extension Housing Sub-Assembly
      G05317110Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
    4. Remove the thrust needle roller bearing and the 2 bearing races.
      Fig 13: Removing Snap Ring
      G05317111Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE REAR COVER SLEEVE 
    1. Remove the 2 washers and rear cover sleeve.
      Fig 14: Identifying Washers And Rear Cover Sleeve
      G05317112Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CASE ADAPTOR RADIAL BALL BEARING 
    1. Remove the transmission case adaptor radial ball bearing from the extension housing sub-assembly.
      Fig 15: Identifying Transmission Case Adaptor Radial Ball Bearing
      G05317113Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING OIL SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal.
      Fig 16: Removing Automatic Transmission Extension Housing Oil Seal
      G05317114Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. FIX AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the transmission case on the overhaul attachment.
      Fig 17: Identifying Automatic Transmission Case Sub-Assembly
      G05317115Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE: Do not turn the transmission over as this will contaminate the valve body with foreign matter located at the bottom of the pan.
    1. Remove the overflow plug and the gasket.
    2. Remove the drain plug and the gasket.
    3. Remove the 20 bolts, oil pan and gasket.
      Fig 18: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts
      G05317116Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Examine particles in the pan.
      1. Remove the magnets from the oil pan. Use the removed magnets to collect any steel chips. Look carefully for the chips and particles in the pan and on the magnet to anticipate the type of wear which might be found in the transaxle. Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear, and plate wear Brass (non-magnetic): bearing wear
        Fig 19: Identifying Particles In Pan
        G05317117Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn over the transmission.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and valve body oil strainer assembly from the valve body.
      Fig 20: Identifying Oil Strainer Bolts
      G05317118Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the O-ring from the valve body oil strainer assembly.
      Fig 21: Identifying O-Ring From Valve Body Oil Strainer Assembly
      G05317119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE TRANSMISSION WIRE 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ATF temperature sensor.
      Fig 22: Identifying ATF Temperature Sensor
      G05317120Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 clamps.
      Fig 23: Identifying Bolts And Clamps
      G05317121Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the 9 connectors from the shift solenoid valves.
      Fig 24: Identifying Connectors From Shift Solenoid Valves
      G05317122Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the bolt from the transmission case.
    5. Pull the transmission wire out of the transmission case.
      Fig 25: Identifying Transmission Case Connector
      G05317123Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the O-ring from the transmission wire.
      Fig 26: Identifying O-Ring
      G05317124Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt, detent spring cover and detent spring.
      Fig 27: Identifying Detent Spring And Detent Spring Cover
      G05317125Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 20 bolts.
    3. Remove the valve body assembly.
      Fig 28: Identifying Valve Body Assembly Bolts
      G05317126Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE GASKET 
    1. Remove the 3 transaxle case gaskets.
      Fig 29: Identifying Transaxle Case Gasket
      G05317127Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM GASKET 
    1. Remove the 3 brake drum gaskets.
      Fig 30: Identifying Brake Drum Gasket
      G05317128Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE CHECK BALL BODY 
    1. Remove the check ball body and the spring.
      Fig 31: Identifying Check Ball Body And Spring
      G05317129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE C-2 ACCUMULATOR PISTON 
    1. While blowing compressed air into the oil hole, remove the C-2 accumulator piston and the spring.
    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the pistons.
      NOTE: Take care as the C-3 and B-3 accumulator pistons may jump out.
  22. REMOVE B-3 ACCUMULATOR PISTON 
    1. While blowing compressed air into the oil hole, remove the B-3 accumulator piston and the spring.
    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the piston.
      NOTE: Take care as the C-3 accumulator piston may jump out.
      Fig 32: Applying Compressed Air To Oil Hole
      G05317130Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE C-3 ACCUMULATOR PISTON 
    1. While blowing compressed air into the oil hole, remove the C-3 accumulator piston and the 2 springs.
    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the piston.
      Fig 33: Blowing Compressed Air Into Oil Hole
      G05317131Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE B-1 ACCUMULATOR VALVE 
    1. Remove the B-1 accumulator valve and the 2 springs.
      Fig 34: Identifying B-1 Accumulator Valve
      G05317132Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE PARKING LOCK PAWL BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and the parking lock pawl bracket.
      Fig 35: Identifying Parking Lock Pawl Bracket With Bolts
      G05317133Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE PARKING LOCK ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the parking lock rod from the manual valve lever.
      Fig 36: Identifying Parking Lock Rod To Manual Valve Lever
      G05317134Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE PARKING LOCK PAWL SHAFT 
    1. Pull out the parking lock pawl shaft from the front side, then remove the lock pawl and the spring.
    2. Remove the E-ring from the shaft.
      Fig 37: Identifying Parking Lock Pawl Shaft And E-Ring With Shaft
      G05317135Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE MANUAL VALVE LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a hammer and a screwdriver, cut off the spacer and remove it from the shaft.
      Fig 38: Cutting Off Spacer
      G05317136Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a pin punch and a hammer, drive out the spring pin.

      HINT:

      Slowly drive out the spring pin so that it does not fall into the transmission case.

    3. Pull the manual valve lever shaft out through the case and remove the manual valve lever.
      Fig 39: Driving Out Spring Pin
      G05317137Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. REMOVE MANUAL VALVE LEVER SHAFT OIL SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 oil seals.
      Fig 40: Removing Oil Seals
      G05317138Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. REMOVE OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 10 bolts from the transmission case.
      Fig 41: Identifying Oil Pump Assembly Bolts
      G05317139Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, pull out the oil pump.
      NOTE: Do not damage the oil pump.
      Fig 42: Pulling Out Oil Pump
      G05317140Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the No. 1 thrust bearing race from the oil pump.
    4. Remove the O-ring from the oil pump.
      Fig 43: Identifying O-Ring And Oil Pump
      G05317141Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. REMOVE CLUTCH DRUM AND INPUT SHAFT 
    1. Remove the clutch drum and input shaft from the transmission case.
      Fig 44: Removing Clutch Drum And Input Shaft Assembly From Transmission Case
      G05317142Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the clutch drum thrust washer, 2 thrust needle roller bearings and bearing race.
  32. INSPECT NO. 2 ONE WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (See  INSPECTION   ) 
    Fig 45: Identifying Clutch Drum Thrust Washer, Thrust Needle Roller Bearings And Bearing Race
    G05317143Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE NO. 2 ONE WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the No. 2 one way clutch assembly and clutch drum thrust washer from the clutch drum and input shaft.
      Fig 46: Identifying No. 2 One Way Clutch Assembly
      G05317144Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE NO. 3 BRAKE SNAP RING 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 3 brake snap ring from the transmission case.
      Fig 47: Removing No. 3 Brake Snap Ring From Transmission Case
      G05317145Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. REMOVE 2ND BRAKE DISC SET 
    1. Remove the flange, cushion plate, 4 discs and 4 plates from the transmission case.
      Fig 48: Identifying Flange, Cushion Plate, Discs And Plates From Transmission Case
      G05317146Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. INSPECT 2ND BRAKE DISC SET (See  INSPECTION   ) 
  37. REMOVE 2ND BRAKE PISTON HOLE SNAP RING 
    1. Using SST, remove the snap ring.

      SST 09350-30020 (09350-07060) 

      Fig 49: Removing Snap Ring
      G05317147Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. REMOVE ONE WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the one way clutch assembly and the No. 1 planetary carrier thrust washer from the transmission case.
      Fig 50: Identifying One Way Clutch Assembly
      G05317148Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. REMOVE 2ND BRAKE CYLINDER 
    1. Remove the 2nd brake cylinder from the transmission case.
      Fig 51: Identifying 2nd Brake Cylinder To Transmission Case
      G05317149Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  40. REMOVE 2ND BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Using SST, a screwdriver and a press, remove the 2nd brake piston snap ring.

      SST 09351-40010 (09351-04060, 09351-04070) 

    2. Remove the No. 3 brake piston return spring sub-assembly.
      Fig 52: Removing Snap Ring
      G05317150Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Hold the 2nd brake piston and apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi) to the 2nd brake cylinder to remove the 2nd brake piston.
      Fig 53: Applying Compressed Air To 2Nd Brake Cylinder
      G05317151Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 2 O-rings from the 2nd brake piston.
      Fig 54: Identifying O-Rings Of 2nd Brake Piston
      G05317152Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  41. INSPECT NO. 3 BRAKE PISTON RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  INSPECTION   ) 
  42. REMOVE FRONT PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the front planetary gear assembly and the one way clutch inner race from the transmission case.
      Fig 55: Identifying Front Planetary Gear Assembly And One Way Clutch Inner Race From Transmission Case
      G05317153Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the thrust needle roller bearing, the No. 3 thrust bearing race and the No. 2 planetary carrier thrust washer from the transmission case.
      Fig 56: Identifying Thrust Needle Roller Bearing And No. 3 Thrust Bearing Race
      G05317154Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  43. INSPECT FRONT PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY (See  INSPECTION   ) 
  44. INSPECT ONE WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (See  INSPECTION   ) 
  45. REMOVE FRONT PLANETARY RING GEAR 
    1. Remove the front planetary ring gear from the transmission case.
      Fig 57: Identifying Front Planetary Ring Gear From Transmission Case
      G05317155Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  46. REMOVE CENTER PLANETARY RING GEAR 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
      Fig 58: Removing Snap Ring
      G05317156Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the center planetary ring gear and the front planetary ring gear flange from the front planetary ring gear.
    3. Remove the thrust needle roller bearing from the front planetary ring gear flange.
      Fig 59: Identifying Center Planetary Ring Gear And Front Planetary Ring Gear Flange
      G05317157Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  47. REMOVE NO. 1 BRAKE DISC 
    1. Remove the flange, the 3 discs and the 3 plates from the transmission case.
      Fig 60: Identifying Flange, Discs And Plates From Transmission Case
      G05317158Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  48. INSPECT NO. 1 BRAKE DISC (See  INSPECTION   ) 
  49. REMOVE BRAKE PISTON RETURN SPRING SNAP RING 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the brake piston return spring snap ring from the transmission case.
      Fig 61: Removing Brake Piston Return Spring Snap Ring
      G05317159Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  50. REMOVE BRAKE PISTON RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the brake piston return spring, the No. 1 brake piston and the No. 1 brake cylinder from the transmission case.
      Fig 62: Identifying Brake Piston Return Spring
      G05317160Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  51. INSPECT BRAKE PISTON RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  INSPECTION   ) 
  52. REMOVE NO. 1 BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Hold the No. 1 brake cylinder and apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi) to the No. 1 brake cylinder to remove the No. 1 brake piston.

      HINT:

      If the piston does not pop out with compressed air, lift the piston out with needle-nose pliers.

    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the No. 1 brake piston.
      Fig 63: Applying Compressed Air To Brake Cylinder No 1
      G05317161Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  53. REMOVE NO. 2 BRAKE DISC 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 brake snap ring from the transmission case.
      Fig 64: Removing Brake No 2 Snap Ring From Transmission Case
      G05317162Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 flanges, the brake piston return spring, the 4 discs and the 3 plates from the transmission case.
      Fig 65: Identifying Flanges, Brake Piston Return Spring, Discs And Plates
      G05317163Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  54. INSPECT NO. 2 BRAKE DISC (See  INSPECTION   ) 
  55. INSPECT NO. 2 BRAKE PISTON RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  INSPECTION   ) 
  56. REMOVE NO. 2 BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Hold the No. 2 brake piston and apply compressed air (392 kPa, 4 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi) to the transmission case to remove the No. 2 brake piston and the No. 2 brake cylinder.

      HINT:

      If the piston does not pop out with compressed air, lift the piston out with needle-nose pliers.

    2. Remove the piston from the cylinder.
    3. Remove the 2 O-rings from the No. 2 brake piston.
      Fig 66: Applying Compressed Air To Transmission Case
      G05317164Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  57. REMOVE CENTER PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the center planetary gear assembly, the planetary sun gear and the No. 4 thrust bearing race from the transmission case.
      Fig 67: Identifying Center Planetary Gear Assembly
      G05317165Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  58. INSPECT CENTER PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY (See  INSPECTION   ) 
  59. REMOVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 
    1. Using SST, remove the snap ring from the transmission case.

      SST 09350-30020 (09350-07060) 

      Fig 68: Removing Snap Ring From Transmission Case Using SST
      G05317166Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the intermediate shaft with the No. 3 one way clutch assembly from the transmission case.
      Fig 69: Removing Intermediate Shaft
      G05317167Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  60. INSPECT NO. 3 ONE WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (See  INSPECTION   ) 
  61. REMOVE NO. 3 ONE WAY CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the No. 3 one way clutch assembly and the one way clutch inner race from the intermediate shaft.
      Fig 70: Identifying No. 3 One Way Clutch Assembly
      G05317168Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  62. REMOVE REAR PLANETARY RING GEAR FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the No. 8 thrust bearing race, the thrust needle roller bearing, the No. 7 thrust bearing race and the planetary ring gear flange from the intermediate shaft.
      Fig 71: Identifying No. 8 Thrust Bearing Race And Thrust Needle Roller Bearing
      G05317169Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  63. INSPECT REAR PLANETARY RING GEAR FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  INSPECTION   ) 
  64. INSPECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT (See  INSPECTION   ) 
  65. REMOVE BRAKE PLATE STOPPER SPRING 
    1. Remove the brake plate stopper spring from the transmission case.
      Fig 72: Identifying Brake Plate Stopper Spring
      G05317170Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  66. REMOVE NO. 4 BRAKE DISC 
    1. Remove the sleeve, 4 plates, 4 discs and flange from the transmission case.
      Fig 73: Identifying Brake Disc No.4
      G05317171Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  67. INSPECT NO. 4 BRAKE DISC (See  INSPECTION   ) 
  68. REMOVE REAR PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the rear planetary gear assembly from the transmission case.
      Fig 74: Identifying Rear Planetary Gear Assembly From Transmission Case
      G05317172Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 thrust needle roller bearings from the rear planetary gear assembly.
      Fig 75: Identifying Thrust Needle Roller Bearings From Rear Planetary Gear
      G05317173Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the No. 9 thrust bearing race from the transmission case.
      Fig 76: Identifying No. 9 Thrust Bearing Race
      G05317174Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  69. INSPECT REAR PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY (See  INSPECTION   ) 
  70. REMOVE 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place SST on the 1st and reverse brake return spring sub-assembly and compress the brake return spring.
      Fig 77: Compressing Brake Return Spring
      G05317175Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09350-30020 (09350-07050) 

    2. Using the SST, remove the snap ring and the brake return spring.

      SST 09350-30020 (09350-07070) 

  71. INSPECT 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE RETURN SPRING SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  INSPECTION   ) 
  72. REMOVE 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Hold the 1st and reverse brake piston and blow compressed air (392 kPa, 4 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi) into the transmission case to remove the brake piston.

      HINT:

      If the piston does not pop out with compressed air, lift the piston out with needle-nose pliers.

    2. Remove the brake apply tube from the piston.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the brake piston.
      Fig 78: Blowing Compressed Air Into Transmission Case
      G05317176Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  73. REMOVE BRAKE REACTION SLEEVE 
    1. Using SST, remove the reaction sleeve.

      SST 09350-30020 (09350-07080) 

    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the reaction sleeve.
      Fig 79: Identifying Brake Reaction Sleeve With SST
      G05317177Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  74. REMOVE NO. 4 BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Using SST, remove the No. 4 brake piston.

      SST 09350-30020 (09350-07080) 

    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the No. 4 brake piston.
      Fig 80: Identifying Brake Piston No.4 With SST
      G05317178Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002