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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the torque converter clutch (see TORQUE CONVERTER AND DRIVE PLATE  ).
  2. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 1: Measuring Dimension Between Transmission And End Surface Of Drive Plate
    G04948573Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure dimension A between the transmission and the end surface of the drive plate.
    2. Aligning the matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter clutch, engage the splines of the input shaft and turbine runner.
      Fig 2: Aligning Matchmarks On Transmission Case And Torque Converter Clutch
      G04948574Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Engage the splines of the stator shaft and stator while turning the torque converter clutch.
      Fig 3: Engaging Splines Of Stator Shaft And Stator
      G04948575Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      Turn the torque converter clutch approximately 180°.

    4. Turn the torque converter clutch and align the matchmarks on the torque converter clutch and transmission case to engage the key of the oil pump drive gear into the slot on the torque converter clutch.
      Fig 4: Aligning Matchmarks On Torque Converter Clutch And Transmission Case
      G04948576Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Do not push on the torque converter when aligning the matchmarks.
    5. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure dimension B shown in the illustration and check that B is greater than A measured in the first step.
      Fig 5: Measuring Dimension B
      G04948577Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard: 

      A + 1 mm (0.04 in.) or more 

  3. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE REAR MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    Fig 6: Locating Engine Mounting Insulator Bolts
    G04948571Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the engine mounting insulator rear with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

  4. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 7: Locating Automatic Transmission Bolts
    G04948579Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the automatic transmission to the engine with the 10 bolts.

      Torque: Bolt A 

      71 N*m (724 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf) for 17 mm head bolt 

      Bolt B 

      37 N*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf) for 14 mm head bolt 

    2. Install the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.
      Fig 8: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Nut
      G04948569Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 48 N*m (489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

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

    3. Install the flywheel housing side cover.
      Fig 9: Locating Flywheel Housing Side Cover
      G04948581Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    Fig 10: Locating Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
    G04948566Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    2. Connect the transmission wire connector.
      Fig 11: Connecting Wire Connector
      G04948444Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      Push up the lever until the claw of the transmission wire connector makes a connection sound.

    3. Attach the 5 harness clamps to the automatic transmission.
  6. INSTALL ENGINE REAR MOUNTING MEMBER 
    Fig 12: Locating Nuts And Mounting Member
    G04948564Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the engine rear mounting member to the automatic transmission assembly with the 4 nuts.

      Torque: 14 N*m (143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Install the engine rear mounting member to the body with the 4 bolts.
      Fig 13: Locating Mounting Member Bolts
      G04943179Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    3. Tilt up the automatic transmission assembly.
    4. Install the bolt and ground wire to the automatic transmission assembly.
      Fig 14: Locating Ground Wire
      G04948565Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  7. CONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE INLET AND OUTLET 
    Fig 15: Locating Oil Cooler Tube Inlet And Outlet
    G04948562Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Temporarily install the oil cooler tube inlet and outlet.
    2. Install the 2 clamps with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

    3. Using SST, tighten union nuts of the oil cooler tube inlet and outlet.
      Fig 16: Tightening Union Nuts Of Oil Cooler Tube Inlet And Outlet
      G04948588Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09023-12701 

      Torque: without SST 

      44 N*m (449 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) with SST 

      39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 460 mm (18.11 in).

  8. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL NO. 3 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the generator (see INSTALLATION ).
  14. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    Fig 17: Locating Gasket
    G04948589Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install a new gasket.

      Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Install the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head with the 8 nuts in the order shown in the illustration.
      Fig 18: Locating Exhaust Manifold And Nuts
      G04948590Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the heat insulator with the 3 bolts.
      Fig 19: Locating Heat Insulator And Bolts
      G04943754Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

    4. Connect the sensor connector.
      Fig 20: Locating A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Connector
      G04943753Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (w/o VGRS)  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (w/ VGRS)  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL STEERING SLIDING YOKE WITH SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o VGRS)  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL STEERING SLIDING YOKE WITH SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ VGRS)  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH 
    Fig 21: Locating Front Suspension Member Reinforcement RH Bolts
    G04948558Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the front suspension member reinforcement RH to the vehicle with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf) 

  20. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT LH 
    Fig 22: Locating Front Suspension Member Reinforcement LH Bolts
    G04948557Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the front suspension member reinforcement LH to the vehicle with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf) 

  21. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER BAR 
    Fig 23: Locating Front Stabilizer Bar
    G04948595Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Connect the stabilizer bar to the rear brace with the 4 bolts.

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

  22. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER REAR RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  23. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER REAR LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  24. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHAFT LEVER RH 
    Fig 24: Locating Transmission Control Shaft Lever Nut
    G04948555Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the transmission control shaft lever with the nut.

      Torque: 16 N*m (163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf) 

  25. CONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 25: Locating Gear Shifting Rod Nut
    G04948554Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Temporarily connect the shifting rod to the connecting rod swivel with the nut.

      HINT:

      The nut will be tightened to a torque specification during the shift lever position adjustment procedure.

  26. INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 26: Locating Bolts And Bracket
    G04948553Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the bracket with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

  27. INSTALL PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the propeller with center bearing shaft (see INSTALLATION ).
  28. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  29. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  30. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT   ) 
  31. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   ) 
  32. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 
    1. Add the automatic transmission fluid (see AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  ).
  33. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PRECAUTION 
    1. After replacing the automatic transmission assembly, certain procedures are necessary (see PRECAUTION  ).
  34. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
      NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
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