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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using wooden blocks or equivalent raise the transfer assembly so that it is level with the automatic transmission, align the knock pins with the knock pin holes and install the transfer.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
      • Be careful not to drop the transfer assembly.
      • Be careful to prevent oil from leaking.
      • Be sure to perform this procedure with several people as the transfer assembly is very heavy.
    2. Install the 11 bolts.

      Torque: 23 N*m (229 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf) 

  2. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSPECTION 

  3. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 1: Measuring Dimension Between Transmission Fitting Surface Of Engine
    GTY289470Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure distance A between the surface of the engine that contacts the transmission and the surface of the drive plate that contacts the torque converter.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Engine Surface
      *2 Drive Plate Surface
    2. Align the matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter, and then engage the splines of the input shaft and turbine runner.
      Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Case And Torque Converter
      GTY271543Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Matchmark
    3. Mesh the splines of the stator shaft and stator while turning the torque converter.
      Fig 3: Identifying Splines Of Stator Shaft And Stator
      GTY257441Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Matchmark

      HINT: 

      Turn the torque converter approximately 180°.

    4. Turn the torque converter and align the matchmarks on the torque converter and transmission case to fit the key of the oil pump drive gear into the slot on the torque converter.
      Fig 4: Identifying Torque Converter
      GTY278712Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Matchmark
      NOTE:

      Do not push on the torque converter when aligning the matchmarks.

    5. Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure distance B shown in the illustration and check that distance B is more than distance A, which was measured in the first step.
      Fig 5: Locating Torque Converter Labeled
      GTY289471Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard

      B = A + 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

  4. INSTALL AUTOMATIC WITH TRANSFER TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply clutch spline grease to the surface of the crankshaft that contacts the torque converter centerpiece.
      Fig 6: Identifying Crankshaft And Torque Converter Centerpiece
      GTY269713Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Crankshaft
      *2 Torque Converter Centerpiece

      Clutch spline grease

      Toyota Genuine Clutch Spline Grease or equivalent

      Maximum grease amount 

      Approximately 1 g (0.0353 oz)

    2. While keeping the engine and automatic transmission assembly horizontal, align the knock pins with the holes in the automatic transmission assembly and install the 10 bolts shown in the illustration.
      Fig 7: Locating Automatic Transmission And Bolts
      GTY276792Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      for Bolt A (17 mm head bolt) 

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

      for Bolt B (14 mm head bolt) 

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

      NOTE:
      • Insert the knock pins into the knock pin holes securely so that the end face of the transmission assembly fits close against the engine assembly before tightening the bolts.
      • Do not use excessive force to pry on the transmission assembly.
      • Confirm that the 2 knock pins are installed to the engine cylinder block before installing the transmission.
    3. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the installation locations of the 6 torque converter setting bolts and install each bolt while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.

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

      Fig 8: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
      GTY289487Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

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

  5. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    Fig 9: Identifying Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector And Transmission Wire Connector
    GTY275215Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector and transmission wire connector.

      HINT: 

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

    2. Attach the 6 harness clamps and connector clamp to the automatic transmission.
  6. INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 48
  7. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR AND REAR NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Install the rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator and rear No. 2 engine mounting insulator with the 4 bolts.

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

  8. INSTALL REAR NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 
    1. Install the rear No. 4 engine mounting insulator with the 2 bolts.

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

  9. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER 
    1. Install the rear engine mounting member and rear No. 3 engine mounting insulator with the 5 nuts.

      Torque: 38 N*m (387 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf) 

  10. INSTALL NO. 1 OIL COOLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 10: Identifying No. 1 Oil Cooler Tube Sub-Assembly
    GTY256521Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

    *a Paint Mark (Red) *b Paint Mark (Blue)
    1. Temporarily install the No. 1 oil cooler tube sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
    2. Tighten the bolt for bracket A, make sure the stopper of bracket B is securely in place against the engine oil pan, and then tighten the bolt for bracket B.

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

    3. Connect the 2 oil cooler hoses with the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
  11. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION

  12. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to INSTALLATION

  13. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3

  14. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHAFT LEVER RH 
    1. Install the transmission control shaft lever together with the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly with the nut.

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

  15. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION  See step  1
  16. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

  17. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT 

  18. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION  See step  1
  19. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PRECAUTION 

    Refer to PRECAUTION