AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (for 1GR-FE) REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01588F

      Remove the 3 bolts and screw.

    2. Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly LH.

  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A0159SG

      Remove the 3 bolts and 2 screws.

    2. Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the front fender splash shield sub-assembly RH.

  5. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 engine under cover.

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A0157XJ

      Remove the 10 bolts and No. 1 engine under cover.

  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON TRIM PACKING B


    1. A015CC0

      w/ KDSS:

      Remove the 3 clips and front fender apron trim packing B.

    2. A015BDJ

      w/o KDSS:

      Remove the 4 clips and front fender apron trim packing B.

  8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON TRIM PACKING D


    1. A0155AV

      Remove the 4 clips and front fender apron trim packing D.

  9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON TRIM PACKING A


    1. A015AN4

      Remove the 3 clips and front fender apron trim packing A.

  10. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON TRIM PACKING C


    1. A015D4I

      Remove the 4 clips and front fender apron trim packing C.

  11. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID


    1. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the ATF.

    2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  12. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  13. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  14. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE

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  15. DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY

    A015A5X

    1. Remove the clip and pin, and disconnect the gear shifting rod from the transmission control shaft lever RH.

  16. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

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  17. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT

    A015CWH

    1. Remove the flywheel housing side cover.

    2. A015D4K

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

  18. SUPPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

    A0156U9

    1. Support the transmission with a transmission jack. Lift the transmission slightly from the crossmember.

  19. REMOVE NO. 2 FRAME CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    A015B3R

    1. Remove the engine mounting hole cover.

    2. A0156R9

      Remove the 4 bolts of the rear engine mounting insulator.

    3. A0158E5E01

      Remove the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and frame crossmember.

  20. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR


    1. A015CRB

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear engine mounting insulator from the transmission.

  21. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

    A015AZ6

    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground cable.

    2. A015DWS

      Tilt the transmission downward.

      Note

      Make sure the cooling fan does not contact the fan shroud.

    3. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector, transmission wire connector, 2 transmission speed sensor connectors and 2 transfer control side connectors.

      A0157U4E01

      Tech Tips

      Detach the claw, press down the lever, and then disconnect the transmission wire connector.

    4. Disconnect the 2 connector clamps and 6 harness clamps.

    5. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.

  22. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY

    A015B9K

    1. Remove the 3 bolts and stay.

  23. REMOVE NO. 2 MANIFOLD STAY

    A0158CY

    1. Remove the 3 bolts and stay.

  24. DISCONNECT BREATHER PLUG HOSE

    A0157X3

    1. Disconnect the breather plug hose and detach the transfer breather hose.

  25. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE

    A01556C

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 hoses from the transmission, and separate the oil cooler tube from the engine.

  26. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

    A0159Y5

    1. Remove the 9 bolts and transmission.

      Note

      Do not use excess force when prying the transmission assembly.

  27. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

    A0157KN

    1. Detach the 2 breather hose clamps from the automatic transmission breather tube.

    2. Disconnect the clamp of the ground cable from the transfer case lower protector.

    3. A0157PE

      Remove the 7 bolts and transfer case lower protector.

    4. A0159W9

      Remove the 8 bolts and transfer.

  28. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

  29. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the 1-way clutch.


      1. Install SST to the inner race of the 1-way clutch.

        SST
        09350-32014   ( 09351-32020 )
      2. A0158TCE01

        Press on the serrations of the starter with a finger and rotate it.

        Check that it rotates smoothly when turned clockwise and locks when turned counterclockwise.

        If the results are not as specified, clean the converter and recheck the 1-way clutch. If the results still are not as specified, replace the torque converter clutch assembly.

    2. A015CLBE04

      Determine the condition of the torque converter clutch.


      1. Check that the following conditions are met:


        • During the stall test or when the shift lever is in N, metallic sounds are not emitted from the torque converter clutch.

        • The 1-way clutch turns in one direction and locks in the other direction.

        • The amount of powder in the ATF is not more than the sample shown in the illustration.

        If the results are not as specified, replace the torque converter clutch assembly.

        Tech Tips

        The sample illustration shows approximately 0.25 liters (0.26 US qts, 0.22 Imp. qts) of ATF taken from a removed torque converter clutch.

    3. Replace the ATF in the torque converter clutch.


      1. If the ATF is discolored and/or has a foul odor, stir the ATF in the torque converter clutch thoroughly and drain the ATF with the torque converter facing upward.

    4. A015A6NE05

      Prevent deformation of the torque converter clutch and damage to the oil pump gear.


      1. When any marks due to interference are found on the end of the bolt for the torque converter clutch and on the bottom of the bolt hole, replace the bolt and torque converter clutch.

      2. All of the bolts should be the same length.

      3. Make sure no spring washers are missing.