AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

The engine assembly with transaxle is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop or the engine assembly with transaxle may fall off the engine lifter.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY


    1. B0087XTC01
      *a Matchmark
      *b Key

      Set the key at the top of the front oil pump drive gear and put a matchmark on the transaxle housing.

    2. B0084IMC01
      *a Groove
      *b Matchmark
      B00888T MP Grease

      Apply MP grease to place a matchmark on the torque converter assembly so that the position of its groove is clearly indicated.

    3. B0087Y4C01
      *1 Front Oil Pump Oil Seal
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmark on the housing with the one on the torque converter assembly and engage the splines of the input shaft with the turbine runner splines.

      Note


      • Install the torque converter assembly to the input shaft while keeping it horizontal.

      • Do not damage the front oil pump oil seal.

    4. B0084ONC01
      *1 Front Oil Pump Oil Seal
      *a Matchmark

      Rotate the torque converter assembly approximately 180° and engage the splines of the stator shaft with the stator assembly.

      Note


      • Do not push the torque converter assembly excessively when rotating it.

      • Install the torque converter assembly to the input shaft while keeping it horizontal.

      • Do not damage the front oil pump oil seal.

    5. B0088QNC01
      *1 Front Oil Pump Oil Seal
      *a Matchmark

      Rotate the torque converter assembly approximately 180° again, align the matchmark on the torque converter assembly with the one on the housing and insert the groove of the torque converter assembly into the key of the oil pump drive gear.

      Note


      • Do not push the torque converter assembly excessively when rotating it.

      • Install the torque converter assembly to the input shaft while keeping it horizontal.

      • Do not damage the front oil pump oil seal.

    6. Clean the drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt holes.

    7. B0086PHN09

      Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure the dimension (A) shown in the illustration and check the dimension (A).

      Standard
      14 mm (0.5512 in.) or more

      Note


      • Make sure to deduct the thickness of the straightedge.

      • If the automatic transaxle assembly is installed to the engine assembly with the torque converter assembly not sufficiently inserted, the torque converter assembly may be damaged.

      • Do not include the thickness of the set block.

  2. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. Install the wire harness clamp bracket to the transaxle case sub-assembly with the bolt.

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

  3. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CASE PLUG ASSEMBLY


    1. Coat a new O-ring with Toyota Genuine ATF WS and install it to the transmission case plug assembly.

    2. Install the transmission case plug assembly to the transaxle housing.

  4. INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    1. Install the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket to the transaxle case sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  5. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B0083O7N01

      Install the rear engine mounting bracket sub-assembly to the transaxle housing with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      42 N*m  { 428 kgf*cm, 31 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Tightening order: Temporarily tighten bolt (A) → Fully tighten bolt (B) → Fully tighten bolt (A) → Fully tighten bolt (C)

  6. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

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  7. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH


    1. B008481N01

      Install the engine mounting insulator LH to the transaxle case sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      42 N*m  { 428 kgf*cm, 31 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Tightening order: Temporarily tighten bolt (A) → Fully tighten bolt (B) → Fully tighten bolt (C) → Fully tighten bolt (A)

  8. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. B0089KTC01
      *1 Crankshaft
      *2 Torque Converter Assembly Centerpiece
      B00888T Clutch Spline Grease

      Apply clutch spline grease to the surface of the crankshaft that contacts the torque converter assembly centerpiece.

      Clutch Spline Grease
      Toyota Genuine Clutch Spline Grease or equivalent
      Maximum Grease Amount
      Approximately 1 g (0.0353 oz)
    2. B00846GC01
      *1 Knock Pin

      Confirm that the 2 knock pins are installed on the engine assembly and are not damaged.

    3. B00895AN03

      While keeping the engine assembly and automatic transaxle assembly horizontal, align the knock pins with the holes in the automatic transaxle assembly and install the automatic transaxle assembly with the 9 bolts shown in the illustration.

      Bolt Bolt Length Torque
      (A) 55 mm (2.17 in.) 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf)
      (B) 50 mm (1.97 in.) 46 N*m (469 kgf*cm, 34 ft.*lbf)
      (C) 32 mm (1.26 in.) 44 N*m (449 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
      33 mm (1.30 in.) 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)

      Note


      • Confirm that the knock pins are installed to the automatic transaxle assembly contact surface of the cylinder block sub-assembly before installing the automatic transaxle assembly.

      • Do not forcibly pry on the automatic transaxle assembly.

      • Check that the torque converter assembly rotates.

  9. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. B0089IPN01

      Install the front engine mounting bracket to the transaxle housing with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      42 N*m  { 428 kgf*cm, 31 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Tightening order: Temporarily tighten bolt (A) → Fully tighten bolt (B) → Fully tighten bolt (C) → Fully tighten bolt (A)

  10. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

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  11. INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

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  12. INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY


    1. B008894C01
      *a 0 to 3 mm (0 to 0.118 in.)
      *b 2 to 7 mm (0.0787 to 0.276 in.)
      *c Paint Mark (Front Side of Vehicle)
      *d 30° (Paint Mark Location)

      Connect the No. 1 transmission oil cooler hose assembly to the oil cooler tube union and slide the 2 clips to secure it.

      Note


      • Make sure to slide the No. 1 transmission oil cooler hose assembly until it contacts the hose stopper of the oil cooler tube union.

      • Make sure that the paint mark of the No. 1 transmission oil cooler hose assembly is within the location shown in the illustration.

  13. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER

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  14. CONNECT NO. 1 TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY

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  15. CONNECT NO. 4 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

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  16. INSTALL WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR


    1. Install the wiring harness connector to the transaxle case sub-assembly.

    2. B00856RN01

      Temporarily install the 2 bolts.

    3. Tighten the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      11.3 N*m  { 115 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf }

  17. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS


    1. Install the 2 bolts to connect the 2 earth wires to the automatic transaxle assembly.

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

    2. Engage the 2 wire harness clamps to connect the wire harness.

    3. Engage the 2 wire harness clamps to connect the wire harness.

    4. Connect the wire harness to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly with the 2 bolts.

      B0089BF
      Torque:
      10 N*m  { 102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf }

    5. Connect the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly connector.

      Note

      Make sure that the connector is fully inserted before rotating the lock lever to engage the lock.

    6. Connect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

  18. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY

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  19. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

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  20. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT


    1. Remove any remaining adhesive from the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts.

    2. B0086VFC22
      *a Adhesive

      Apply a few drops of adhesive to 2 or 3 threads at the tip of each of the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts.

      Adhesive
      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

      Note

      Make sure to install the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts immediately after applying adhesive to prevent foreign matter from attaching to them.

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

      Torque:
      41 N*m  { 418 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      First install the black colored drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt, and then the remaining 5 silver colored drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts.

  21. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER

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  22. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM

    Note

    If automatic transaxle parts have been replaced, refer to Parts Replacement Compensation Table to determine if any additional operations are necessary.

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