AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (for 1UR-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. A01EQP2

      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 LH.

  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01EN7K

      Remove the 10 bolts and No. 1 engine under cover sub-assembly.

  6. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01ERKF

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

  7. REMOVE OIL PAN PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EPTF

      Remove the 4 bolts and oil pan protector assembly.

  8. 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 }

  9. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL


    1. A01ERO9

      Remove the 2 bolts and transfer dynamic damper.

    2. A01EO9X

      Remove the 4 bolts and transfer heat insulator.

    3. A01EP6D

      Remove the 7 bolts and lower transfer case protector.

    4. A01ERXS

      Remove the filler plug and gasket.

    5. A01ER8A

      Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the transfer oil.

  10. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

    CAUTION:

    Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

    A01EN5HE01

    1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

      Tech Tips

      Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

    2. Remove the radiator cap. Then drain the coolant from the radiator.

    3. Loosen the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs. Then drain the coolant from the engine.

    4. Tighten the 2 cylinder block drain cock plugs.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 130 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

    5. Tighten the radiator drain cock plug by hand.

  11. DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY

    A01EN90

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

  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. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY


    1. A01EQIR

      Remove the 3 bolts and manifold stay.

  16. REMOVE NO. 2 MANIFOLD STAY


    1. A01ERSO

      Remove the 3 bolts and No. 2 manifold stay.

  17. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

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  18. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT

    A01EPSA

    1. Remove the flywheel housing side cover.

    2. A01EQ7N

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

  19. SUPPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

    A01ENQX

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

      Note

      Support the oil pan bolts to prevent damage to the oil pan gasket.

  20. REMOVE NO. 2 FRAME CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    A01EP85

    1. Remove the engine mounting hole cover.

    2. A01EMUZ

      Remove the 4 bolts of the rear engine mounting insulator.

    3. A01ESKDE01

      Remove the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and frame crossmember.

  21. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

    A01EPA5

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and engine mounting heat insulator.

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

  22. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

    A01ER4S

    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground cable.

    2. A01EP5GE01

      Tilt the transmission downward.

      Note


      • Support the oil pan bolts to prevent damage to the oil pan gasket.


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

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

      A01EOOXE01

      Tech Tips

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

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

    5. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.

  23. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE

    A01EO10

    1. Disconnect the 2 transmission oil cooler hoses from the oil cooler tube union.

  24. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

    A01EPXL

    1. Remove the 10 bolts and transmission.

      Note

      Do not use excess force to pry off the transmission assembly.

  25. DISCONNECT BREATHER PLUG HOSE

    A01EPCX

    1. Disconnect the 2 breather plug hoses from the harness clamp bracket.

    2. A01EPRK

      Detach the 3 breather hose clamps from the automatic transmission breather tube.

  26. REMOVE TRANSFER CASE LOWER PROTECTOR


    1. A01EPLE

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

    2. Remove the 7 bolts and transfer case lower protector.

  27. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EMWS

      Remove the 8 transfer adaptor rear mounting bolts.

    2. Pull the transfer straight up and remove it from the transmission.

      Note

      Take care not to damage the adaptor oil seal with the transfer input shaft spline.

  28. REMOVE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. Remove the 5 bolts and 5 brackets.

  29. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

  30. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the 1-way clutch.


      1. A01EQWEE01

        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 necessary, clean the converter and recheck the 1-way clutch.

        Replace the converter if the 1-way clutch still fails the check.

    2. A01ESB3E04

      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. A01ERYBE05

      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.