CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY(When Not Using the Engine Support Bridge) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the continuously variable transaxle assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Memorize steering angle neutral point

  • Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

  • Simple intelligent parking assist system*1

  • Toyota parking assist-sensor system (w/ Simple Intelligent Parking Assist System)*1

  • Pre-collision system

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Initialize back door lock Power door lock control system

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  • Air leaks from intake system

  • Gas leaks from exhaust system

 Inspection After Repair

  • Poor idle, etc.

  • Engine start function, etc.

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Replacement of CVT fluid ATF thermal degradation estimate reset The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly

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Replacement of continuously variable transaxle assembly

Perform the following procedures in the order shown:


  1. Reset memory

  2. Deceleration sensor zero point calibration

  3. CVT oil pressure calibration

 Deterioration of fuel efficiency

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Front wheel alignment adjustment

Perform the following procedures in the order shown:


  1. Clear zero point calibration data and store system information

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • ABS warning light illuminates

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Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)

 Initialize No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Automatic headlight beam level control system

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CAUTION:


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    *a Heavy object exceeding the capacity of the transmission jack

    Because the continuously variable transaxle assembly is extremely heavy, make sure to follow the work procedures described in the repair manual.

  • If work is not performed according to the procedures described in the repair manual, there is a danger that the transmission jack could drop and components could fall down.


  • B008KL2

    When the engine is hot, do not touch high-temperature areas such as the engine or exhaust pipe.

  • Touching high-temperature areas such as the engine and exhaust pipe could result in burns.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER


    1. B008LON

      Remove the flywheel housing under cover.

  2. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT


    1. B008LM2

      Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts and remove each drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.

      Tech Tips

      There will be one black colored drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt.

  3. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

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  4. DISCONNECT NO. 3 WATER BY-PASS HOSE


    1. B008K7S

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 3 water by-pass hose from the oil cooler.

  5. DISCONNECT NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS HOSE


    1. B008LFJ

      Slide the hose clip and disconnect the No. 5 water by-pass hose from the transmission oil cooler.

    2. Disengage the 2 clamps to disconnect the No. 5 water by-pass hose from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

  6. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE


    1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

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      *1 Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector *2 Transmission Wire Connector
      *3 Transmission Revolution Sensor (NIN) Connector *4 Transmission Revolution Sensor (NOUT) Connector
      *5 Transmission Revolution Sensor (NT) Connector *6 Oil Pressure Sensor Connector

    2. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.

    3. Disconnect the transmission revolution sensor (NIN) connector.

    4. Disconnect the transmission revolution sensor (NT) connector.

    5. Disconnect the transmission revolution sensor (NOUT) connector.

    6. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor connector.

    7. Remove the 3 bolts and nut to disconnect the engine wire from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

    8. Disengage the 5 clamps to disconnect the engine wire from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

    9. B008KMW

      Disengage the 3 clamps to disconnect the engine wire from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

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  8. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER

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  9. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. B008KE6

      Remove the 5 bolts and transverse engine engine mounting bracket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

  10. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY


    1. B008KLTE01

      Remove the 8 bolts and engine assembly from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

      Note

      To prevent damage to the 2 knock pins, do not pry between the continuously variable transaxle assembly and engine assembly.

      Tech Tips


      • Bolt (A): Remove from continuously variable transaxle assembly side.

      • Bolt (B): Remove from engine assembly side.

  11. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the torque converter assembly from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

      Note

      Remove the torque converter assembly from the input shaft horizontally.

  12. REMOVE CVT OIL PUMP TYPE T OIL SEAL

    CAUTION:


    • Do not remove the front oil pump assembly from the continuously variable transaxle assembly main body, as there is a possibility of the entry of dust and foreign matter.

    • Clean the work area, the tools to be used, and other equipment, etc. thoroughly before the operation, as there is the possibility that a continuously variable transaxle assembly malfunction, which may prevent the vehicle from being driven, may occur if dust or fine foreign matter enters the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

    • Do not use cotton work gloves, cloths, paper towels, etc. that may produce lint, dust or foreign matter.

    • Perform the operation as quickly as possible, as dust and foreign matter may enter the continuously variable transaxle assembly while the torque converter assembly is not attached to it.

    • Do not use an air gun until the torque converter assembly has been installed, as it may cause dust and foreign matter to be stirred up.


    1. Clean the tips of both the claws of SST and the center bolt.

      SST
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    2. B008KVSC02
      *1 CVT Oil Pump Type T Oil Seal
      *a Claw

      Using SST, remove the CVT oil pump type T oil seal from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

      Note

      Pay attention to the angle of the claws of SST when opening them, and ensure that they do not come into contact with the oil pump housing, as there is the possibility that metal particles may be produced if they do.

  13. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B008KDI

      Remove the bolt and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the No. 2 engine moving control rod.

  14. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD


    1. B008LSH

      Remove the 4 bolts and No. 2 engine moving control rod from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

  15. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. B008K5Q

      Disengage the clamp from the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

  16. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE SUPPORT


    1. B008LR0

      Remove the 2 bolts and transmission control cable support from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

  17. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. B008LQ8C01
      *1 Wire Harness Clamp Bracket
      *2 Water By-pass Hose Clamp
      *3 Water Hose Clamp Bracket

      Remove the bolt and water hose clamp bracket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

    2. Remove the water by-pass hose clamp from the water hose clamp bracket.

    3. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 wire harness clamp brackets from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

  18. REMOVE TUBE CONNECTOR


    1. B008LIV

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 1 transmission oil cooler hose from the tube connector.

      Note

      Do not damage the coating of the hose insertion part of the tube connector.

    2. Remove the tube connector from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

    3. Remove the O-ring from the tube connector.

  19. REMOVE OIL COOLER ELBOW SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B008M7X

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 transmission oil cooler hose from the oil cooler elbow sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not damage the coating of the hose insertion part of the oil cooler elbow sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the union bolt, oil cooler elbow sub-assembly and gasket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

  20. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE COVER


    1. B008L7E

      Remove the 2 clips and automatic transmission case cover from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

  21. REMOVE STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG

    Tech Tips

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the straight screw plug is necessary.


    1. B008LG6

      Remove the straight screw plug and gasket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

  22. REMOVE TRANSMISSION BREATHER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the transmission breather hose sub-assembly is necessary.


    1. B008LLJC02
      *1 Transmission Breather Hose Sub-assembly

      Remove the transmission breather hose sub-assembly from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

    2. B008LHPC01
      *1 No. 1 Breather Plug (CVT)
      *2 Breather Plug Hose
      *3 No. 2 Breather Plug (CVT)
      *4 O-ring

      Remove the No. 1 breather plug (CVT) and No. 2 breather plug (CVT) from the breather plug hose.

    3. Remove the O-ring from the breather plug.

  23. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

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  24. INSPECT DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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