Removal (Celica)
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- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove airflow meter and air cleaner. Disconnect all external electrical connectors to transaxle. Remove ground strap.
- Disconnect transaxle throttle valve cable at throttle linkage and remove cable from bracket. Remove transaxle case protector and disconnect speedometer cable. Disconnect shift control cable at lever and remove from bracket.
- Disconnect oil cooler hoses and remove starter motor bolts. Remove 2 upper transaxle-to-engine bolts. Remove insulator bracket set bolt for rear engine mount. Raise and support vehicle. Drain transaxle fluid. Disconnect and plug oil cooler hoses.
- Remove left front fender apron. Disconnect both axle shafts from transaxle. Remove lower suspension crossmember. Using pliers, remove snap ring on center axle shaft bearing bracket. Remove bearing bracket bolt and pull center axle shaft assembly out.
- Disconnect control cable clamp and remove crossmember bolts supporting center mounts of engine. Remove crossmember. Remove stabilizer bar and left steering knuckle from lower control arm.
- Pull steering knuckle outward and remove left axle shaft. Remove bellhousing cover and remove 6 bolts attaching torque converter to drive plate.
- Support engine with jack stand and secure transaxle jack under transaxle. Lower rear end of transaxle and remove remaining transaxle-to-engine bolts. Separate transaxle from engine and lower transaxle assembly.