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Valve Body Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the check ball body and spring.
      NOTE: Do not drop the check ball body and spring.
      Fig 1: Identifying Check Ball Body And Spring
      G05289728Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Confirm that the accumulator pistons, check ball body and spring are installed as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Identifying Accumulator Pistons, Check Ball Body And Spring
      G05289729Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Align the groove of the manual valve with the lever pin.
      Fig 3: Aligning Groove Of Manual Valve With Lever Pin
      G05289730Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the 20 bolts.

      Torque: 11 N*m (112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      Each bolt length is indicated below.

      Bolt length: 

      36 mm (1.42 in.) for bolt A 

      25 mm (0.98 in.) for bolt B 

      45 mm (1.77 in.) for bolt C 

      50 mm (1.97 in.) for bolt D 

      Fig 4: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Transmission Valve Body Bolts
      G05289731Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. CONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE 
    1. Connect the 9 connectors to the solenoid valves.
      Fig 5: Locating Solenoid Valves Connectors
      G05839207Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 2 clamps with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 6.4 N*m (65 kgf*cm, 57 in.*lbf) for bolt A 

      10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) for bolt B 

      Fig 6: Locating Transmission Wire Clamps And Bolts
      G05839208Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the ATF temperature sensor and lock plate with the bolt.

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

  3. INSTALL VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Coat a new O-ring with ATF.
      Fig 7: Locating ATF Temperature Sensor
      G05289664Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the O-ring.
      Fig 8: Identifying Oil Strainer O-Ring
      G05289663Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the oil strainer with the 4 bolts.

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

      Fig 9: Locating Oil Strainer Bolts
      G05289662Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the 3 magnets in the oil pan.
      Fig 10: Identifying Oil Pan Magnets
      G05289677Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install a new gasket and the oil pan to the transmission case with the 20 bolts.

      Torque: 4.4 N*m (45 kgf*cm, 39 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 11: Locating Oil Pan Bolts
      G05289660Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the bracket with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.

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

  6. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  7. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 
    1. Add automatic transmission fluid (see AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  ).
      Fig 12: Identifying No. 1 Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket Bolts And Nuts
      G05839134Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. 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.