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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using calipers and a straight edge, measure dimension A between the engine and the end surface of the drive plate (#1).
      Fig 1: Measuring Dimension Between Engine And End Surface Of Drive Plate
      G05824244Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Aligning the matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter, engage the splines of the input shaft and turbine runner.
      Fig 2: Aligning Matchmarks On Transmission Case And Torque Converter
      G05824245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Engage the splines of the stator shaft and stator while turning the torque converter clutch.
      NOTE: Turn the torque converter clutch approximately 180°.
      Fig 3: Engaging Splines Of Stator Shaft And Stator
      G05824246Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.
      NOTE: Do not push on the torque converter when aligning the matchmarks.
      Fig 4: Aligning Matchmarks On Torque Converter Clutch And Transmission Case
      G05824247Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Using calipers and a straight edge, measure dimension B shown in the illustration and check that B is greater than A measured in step (#1).

      Standard: 

      A + 1 mm (0.04 in.) or more 

      Fig 5: Measuring Dimension B
      G05824248Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER 
    1. Coat 2 new O-rings with ATF, and install them to the transmission oil cooler.
    2. Coat 2 new O-rings with ATF, and install them to the spacer.
      Fig 6: Identifying Spacer O-Rings
      G05824249Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the transmission oil cooler and spacer to the automatic transmission assembly with the 3 bolts.

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

      Fig 7: Locating Transmission Oil Cooler And Bolts
      G05824250Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHAFT LEVER RH 
    1. Install the transmission control shaft to the park/ neutral position switch assembly with the nut.

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

      Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Control Shaft Lever RH
      G05824251Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Install the rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator to the automatic transmission assembly with the 4 bolts.

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

      Fig 9: Locating Rear No.1 Engine Mounting Insulator Bolts
      G05824252Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the automatic transmission assembly to the engine with the 9 bolts.

      Torque: Bolts A and B 

      71 N*m (724 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt C 

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

      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the mark is as shown in the illustration.
      • Do not use excess force to pry on the transmission assembly.
        Fig 10: Locating Automatic Transmission Assembly Bolts
        G05824253Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. Install the 2 water by-pass hoses to the transmission oil cooler.
    2. Install the water by-pass hose clamp with the bolt.

      Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 11: Identifying Bolt And Water By-Pass Hose Clamp
      G05824254Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Install the wire harness clamps to the automatic transmission assembly with the 2 bolts.

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

      Fig 12: Locating Automatic Transmission Assembly With Bolts
      G05824255Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. CONNECT CONNECTOR 
    1. Connect the park/neutral start switch connector, transmission wire connector, and 2 transmission revolution sensor connectors.
      Fig 13: Identifying Park/Neutral Position Switch And Transmission Wire Connectors
      G05824256Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

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

      Fig 14: Pushing Up Lever
      G05824257Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL ENGINE REAR MOUNTING MEMBER 
    1. Tilt up the automatic transmission assembly.
      Fig 15: Tilting Up Automatic Transmission Assembly
      G05824258Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bolt and earth wire to the automatic transmission assembly.

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

      Fig 16: Locating Earth Wire And Bolt
      G05824259Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the engine rear mounting member to the automatic transmission assembly with the 4 nuts.

      Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 17: Locating Automatic Transmission Assembly With Nuts
      G05824260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the engine rear mounting member to the body with the 4 bolts.

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

      Fig 18: Locating Engine Rear Mounting Member Bolts
      G05824261Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily tighten the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly with the nut.

      Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 19: Locating Floor Shift Gear Shifting Rod Bolt
      G05824262Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE & TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT 
    1. Install the 6 torque converter clutch setting bolts.

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

      NOTE:
      • First install the black colored bolt and then the remaining 5 bolts.
        Fig 20: Locating Torque Converter Clutch Setting Bolt
        G05824263Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER 
    1. Install the fly wheel housing side cover to the engine.
      NOTE: Make sure that the fly wheel housing side cover is securely installed.
      Fig 21: Identifying Fly Wheel Housing Side Cover
      G05824264Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. FULLY TIGHTEN NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSPECT AND ADJUST NO. 2 AND NO. 3 JOINT ANGLE  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR NO. 1 HEAT INSULATOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL OUTSIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. INSTALL OXYGEN SENSOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  22. INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE  (See INSTALLATION )
  23. INSTALL NO. 1 REAR FLOOR PANEL BRACE  (See INSTALLATION )
  24. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  25. ADD COOLANT 

    (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )

  26. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 

    (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  )

  27. ADJUST COOLANT 

    (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )

  28. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  29. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION  (See ADJUSTMENT  )
  30. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  31. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS  (See INSTALLATION )
  32. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  33. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  34. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  35. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  36. RESET MEMORY 

    (See INITIALIZATION  )