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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL TRANSMISSION BREATHER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the 2 bolts to the transmission breather assembly in the order shown in the illustration

      Torque: Bolt 1 

      7.0 N*m (71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf) 

      Bolt 2 

      7.0 N*m (71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf) 

      BOLT LENGTH SPECIFICATION

      Bolt Bolt Length
      1 30 mm (1 18 in)
      2 14 mm (0 551 in)

      HINT

      Be sure to install the transmission breather assembly so that the pipe is positioned between the two-way wire harness.

      Fig 1: Locating Transmission Breather Assembly And Clamps With Bolts
      G05750987Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the 2 wire harness clamps to the transmission breather assembly
    3. Install the bolt and ground wire to the transmission breather assembly

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

  2. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE 
    1. Connect the breather hose to the breather tube

      HINT.

      Be sure to insert the breather hose to the end

    2. Install a new O-ring
    3. Coat the O-ring with ATF.
    4. Install the transmission breather tube with the bolt

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

  3. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the torque converter clutch (see TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE  )
      Fig 2: Locating Automatic Transmission Breather Tube
      G05750985Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure dimension A between the transmission and the end surface of the drive plate
      Fig 3: Measuring Dimension A Between Transmission And End Surface Of Drive Plate
      G05750989Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Aligning the matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter clutch, engage the splines of the input shaft and turbine runner.
      Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On Transmission Case
      G04948574Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Engage the splines of the stator shaft and stator while turning the torque converter clutch.

      HINT.

      Turn the torque converter clutch approximately 180°.

      Fig 5: Turning Torque Converter Clutch
      G04948575Courtesy 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 6: Aligning Matchmarks On Torque Converter Clutch And Transmission Case
      G04948576Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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

      Standard: A + 1 mm (0.04 in.) or more 

      Fig 7: Measuring Dimension B
      G04948577Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 
    1. Make sure that the knock pins are installed on the engine.
      Fig 8: Locating Knock Pins
      G05750994Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. 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 bolt 

      Bolt B 

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

      NOTE:
      • Insert dowel pins into the dowel holes securely so that the end face of the automatic transmission assembly fits close against the engine assembly before tightening the bolts.
        Fig 9: Locating Transmission Assembly Bolts
        G05750995Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Make sure that the dowel pins are not loose, bent, damaged or scratched and then install the transaxle onto the engine with the contact surfaces of the engine and transaxle flat against each other.
  6. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    1. Install the 2 bolts and wire harness clamp

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

    2. Connect the transmission wire connector.

      HINT

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

      Fig 10: Pushing Up Lever Until Claw Of Transmission Wire Connector
      G05750996Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the nut and 2 wire harness clamps

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

    4. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
      Fig 11: Locating Wire Harness Clamps
      G05750997Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. CONNECT BREATHER PLUG HOSE 
    1. Connect the breather hose to the transmission breather assembly.

      HINT

      Be sure to insert the breather hose until stopped by the protrusion on the transmission breather assembly

      Fig 12: Locating Breather Plug Hose
      G05750980Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHAFT LEVER RH 
    1. Install the transmission control shaft lever with the nut

      Torque: 16 N*m (160 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 13: Locating Transmission Control Shaft Lever With Nut
      G05750979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the rear engine mounting insulator with the 4 bolts

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

      Fig 14: Locating Rear Engine Mounting Insulator Bolts
      G05750978Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER 
    1. Install the engine rear mounting member to the automatic transmission assembly with the 4 nuts

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

      Fig 15: Locating Engine Rear Mounting Member Nuts
      G05750977Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT 
    1. Install the 6 torque converter clutch setting bolts

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

      HINT:

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

  12. CONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the oil cooler tube bracket with the 3 bolts
      Fig 16: Locating Torque Converter Clutch Setting Bolts
      G05750976Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 17: Locating Oil Cooler Tube Bracket With Bolts
      G05750975Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 14 N*m (140 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Install the 2 oil cooler tubes with the 2 clips
  13. INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the No 1 exhaust pipe support bracket with the 2 bolts

      Torque: 43 N*m (439 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 18: Locating Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket Bolts
      G05750974Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL NO. 3 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. INSTALL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION 

    (See INSTALLATION )

  21. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 
    1. Add the automatic transmission fluid (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  )
  22. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION  (See ADJUSTMENT  )
  23. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  24. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PRECAUTION 
    1. After replacing the automatic transmission assembly, certain procedures are necessary (See INITIALIZATION  ).