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Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic transaxle.
    2. Using vernier calipers, measure the dimension "A" between the transaxle fitting part of the engine and the converter fitting part of the drive plate (procedure "I").
      Fig 1: Measuring Dimension Between Transaxle Fitting Part Of Engine
      G04462792Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension "B" shown in the illustration and check that "B" is greater than "A" measured in procedure "I".

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

      NOTE: Remember to minus the thickness of the straight edge.
      Fig 2: Measuring Dimension
      G04462793Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the automatic transaxle and 6 bolts to the engine.

      Torque: Bolt A 

      64 N*m (650 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt B 

      46 N*m (470 kgf*cm, 34 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt C 

      23 N*m (235 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Installing Automatic Transaxle And Bolts
      G04462794Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 6 torque converter mounting bolts.

      Torque: 28 N*m (285 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      First install the yellowish green colored bolt and then the remaining 5 bolts.

  3. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER 
    Fig 4: Installing Flywheel Housing Under Cover
    G04462795Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET REAR 
    1. Install the engine mounting bracket rear to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 64 N*m (652 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 5: Installing Engine Mounting Bracket Rear To Automatic Transaxle
      G04462796Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT 
    1. Install the engine mounting bracket front to the automatic transaxle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 64 N*m (652 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 6: Installing Engine Mounting Bracket Front To Automatic Transaxle
      G04462797Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER SUBASSEMBLY CENTER 
    1. Install the dynamic damper, member sub-assembly center with engine mounting insulator front and 4 bolts.

      Torque: Bolt A 

      52 N*m (530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt B 

      60 N*m (612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 7: Installing Dynamic Damper, Member Sub-Assembly Center With Engine Mounting
      G04462798Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR REAR 
    1. Install the engine mounting insulator rear and bolt to the engine mounting bracket rear.

      Torque: 65 N*m (662 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 8: Installing Engine Mounting Insulator Rear And Bolt
      G04462799Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Tighten the 3 nuts and bolt.

      Torque: 52 N*m (530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 9: Tightening Nuts With Torque Specification
      G04462800Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH 
    1. Install the engine mounting bracket LH to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 52 N*m (530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 10: Installing Engine Mounting Bracket LH To Automatic Transaxle
      G04462801Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH 
    1. Install the engine mounting insulator LH with the 5 bolts and nut.

      Torque: Bolt 

      52 N*m (530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf) 

      Nut 

      80 N*m (815 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 11: Installing Engine Mounting Insulator LH Bolts With Torque Specification
      G04462802Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR FRONT 
    1. Install to the engine mounting bracket front with the bolt and nut.

      Torque: 52 N*m (530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 12: Installing Engine Mounting Bracket Front Bolt With Torque Specification
      G04462803Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the starter with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the starter connector.
    3. Install the starter wire and nut.

      Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

    4. Close the terminal cover.
  12. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE PROTECTOR 
    1. Install the case protector with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 18 N*m (182 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 13: Installing Automatic Transmission Case Protector
      G04462804Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH 
    FRONT DRIVE SHAFT LH SPECIFICATION

    Type See procedures
    1ZZ-FE INSTALLATION
    2ZZ-GE INSTALLATION
  14. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH 
    FRONT DRIVE SHAFT RH SPECIFICATION

    Type See procedures
    1ZZ-FE INSTALLATION
    2ZZ-GE INSTALLATION
  15. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT 
    EXHAUST PIPE SPECIFICATION

    Type See procedures
    1ZZ-FE INSTALLATION
    2ZZ-GE INSTALLATION
  16. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  17. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  18. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

  19. INSTALL OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR 
    1. Connect the oxygen sensor connector.
    2. Install the floor carpet and foot rest.
  20. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUBASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily install the oil cooler outlet tube No. 1.
    2. Temporarily install the oil cooler inlet tube No. 1.
    3. Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install them to the oil filler tube.
    4. Install the oil filler tube to the automatic transaxle.
    5. Install the oil cooler tube clamp with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

    6. Install the ATF lever gauge.
  21. INSTALL OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO. 1 
    1. Tighten the oil cooler outlet tube No. 1.

      Torque: 35 N*m (350 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 14: Installing Oil Cooler Outlet Tube
      G04462805Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. INSTALL OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO. 1 
    1. Tighten the oil cooler inlet tube No. 1.

      Torque: 35 N*m (350 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf) 

  23. CONNECT CONNECTOR 
    1. Connect the transmission wire connector.
    2. Connect the park / neutral position switch connector.
    3. w/o ABS:

      Connect the speedometer sensor connector.

      Fig 15: Connecting Speedometer Sensor Connector
      G04462806Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Install the wire harness clamp bracket with the bolt.

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

      Fig 16: Installing Wire Harness Clamp Bracket
      G04462807Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the wire harness clamp bracket and 2 wire harnesses with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: Bolt A 

      26 N*m (260 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt B 

      10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt C 

      13 N*m (132 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 17: Installing Wire Harness Clamp Bracket
      G04462808Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO. 1 
    1. Install the control cable bracket with the 2 bolts.

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

  26. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE SUPPORT 
    1. Install the control cable support with the bolt.

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

    2. Connect the control cable and wire harness to the control cable support.
      Fig 18: Connecting Control Cable And Wire Harness To Control Cable Support
      G04462809Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE SUBASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily install the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
    2. Install the control cable and clip to the bracket.
      Fig 19: Installing Control Cable And Clip To Bracket
      G04462810Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. INSTALL BATTERY CARRIER 
    1. Install the battery carrier with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 13 N*m (132 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

  29. INSTALL BATTERY 
  30. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH HOSE 

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

  31. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO. 2 

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

  32. INSTALL HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Torque: 13 N*m (132 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 20: View Of Battery Carrier Mounting Bolts
    G04461616Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. INSPECT HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  34. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  35. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 

    Fluid type: T-IV 

    Capacity: 3.0 liters (3.2 US qts, 2.6 lmp.qts) 

  36. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID 

    HINT:

    (See INSPECTION PROCEDURE  )

  37. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT   ) 
  38. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (See  ADJUSTMENT   ) 
  39. INSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    HINT:

    (See ADJUSTMENT )

  40. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (w/ ABS) 

    HINT:

  41. RESET MEMORY 

    HINT:

    (See INITIALIZATION  )