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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the torque converter clutch assembly (see TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE  ).
  2. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic transmission.
      Fig 1: Locating Connectors, Wire Harness, Connector Clamps And Hose
      G05282828Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure the dimension A between the transmission and the end surface of the drive plate.

      Standard dimension: A = 22.28 mm (0.8772 in.) 

      Fig 2: Measuring Dimension Between Transmission And End Surface Of Drive Plate
      G05282829Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure the distance from the installed surface of the transmission housing to the installed surface of the torque converter clutch.

      Correct distance: More than 17.1 mm (0.673 in.) 

  3. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the transfer assembly (see INSTALLATION ).
      Fig 3: Measuring Distance Between Installed Surface Of Transmission Housing And Torque Converter Clutch
      G05282830Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS AND HOSE 
    1. Connect the 5 hoses and install the wire harness and hose.
    2. Install the 6 connector clamps.
    3. Connect the 5 connectors.
    4. Attach the lock and connect the connector.
    5. Install the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Locating Connectors, Wire Harness, Connector Clamps And Hose
      G05282831Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the transmission unit with the 10 bolts.

      Torque: 71 N*m (724 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf) for bolt A 

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

    2. Install the transmission wire clamp bolt.
      Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Unit Bolts
      G05282832Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR REAR 
    1. Install the mounting insulator with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 59 N*m (600 kgf*cm, 43 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      Install the insulator rear with the inscribing mark facing backward.

      Fig 6: Locating Mounting Insulator Bolts
      G05282833Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL CROSSMEMBER AND TRANSFER CASE PROTECTOR 
    1. Install the crossmember with the 8 bolts and 2 nuts.

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

      74 N*m (750 kgf*cm, 54 ft.*lbf) for nut 

    2. Install the transfer case protector with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 7: Locating Crossmember, Bolts And Nuts
      G05282834Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. CONNECT GROUND CABLE 
    1. Install the ground cable with the bolt.
      Fig 8: Locating Plate Washer And Nut
      G05282835Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. CONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE 
    1. Loosely install the tip of the oil cooler tubes to the automatic transmission by hand.
    2. Install the clamp with the bolt.

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

    3. Using SST, tighten the tubes.

      SST 09023-12701 

      Torque: 34 N*m (346 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf) for use without SST 

      31 N*m (316 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf) for use with SST 

      Fig 9: Tightening Tubes
      G05282836Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT 
    1. Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench and install the 6 torque converter clutch setting bolts.

      Torque: 48 N*m (490 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      First install the green colored bolt.

      Fig 10: Locating Torque Converter Clutch Setting Bolt
      G05282837Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the hole plug with the bolt.

      Torque: 18 N*m (185 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 11: Locating Hole Plug Bolt
      G05282838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Connect the transmission wire and install the 3 clamps to the transmission unit.
    2. Connect the 3 connectors.
      Fig 12: Locating Connectors
      G05282839Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. CONNECT FLOOR SHIFT TRANSMISSION CONTROL ROD 
    1. Connect the shift control rod and install the pin and dip.
      Fig 13: Locating Floor Shift Transmission Control Rod Clip
      G05282840Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. CONNECT TRANSFER SHIFT LEVER 
    1. Connect the transfer shift lever rod assembly with the nut.

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

  14. INSTALL REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (see  INSTALLATION  ) 
  15. INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (see  INSTALLATION  ) 
  16. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE 
    1. Install the front exhaust pipe RH (see INSTALLATION ).
      Fig 14: Locating Transfer Shift Lever Rod Assembly With Nut
      G05282841Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSTALL TRANSFER SHIFT LEVER BOOT 
    1. Install the transfer shift lever boot with the 4 bolts.

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

    2. Install the upper console panel (see INSTALLATION ).
    3. Install the transfer shift lever knob.
  18. INSTALL DRIVE BELT, FAN AND FLUID COUPLING ASSEMBLY, FAN SHROUD AND RADIATOR RESERVOIR 
    1. Install the drive belt, fan and fluid coupling assembly, fan shroud and radiator reservoir (see INSTALLATION ).
      Fig 15: Locating Transfer Shift Lever Boot Bolts
      G05282842Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  20. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  21. 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.
  22. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS 
  23. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 
    1. Inspect automatic transmission fluid (see AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  ).
  24. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Torque: 28 N*m (286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

    1. Install the No. 1 and No. 2 under covers.