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INSTALLATION (To 08/2009): Installation

  1. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the splines of the input shaft and turbine runner.
      Fig 1: Identifying Splines, Input Shaft & Turbine Runner
      GTY252469Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the splines of the stator shaft and the stator while turning the torque converter clutch assembly.
      Fig 2: Engaging Splines Of Stator Shaft And Stator While Turning Torque Converter Clutch
      GTY250895Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      If the stator shaft splines are difficult to engage with the stator splines, move the torque converter back approximately 10 mm (0.393 in.) and engage the splines while rotating the torque converter.

    3. Turn the torque converter clutch assembly to engage the key of the oil pump drive gear into the slot on the torque converter clutch assembly.
      Fig 3: Engaging Key Of Oil Pump Drive Gear Into Slot On Torque Converter Clutch Assembly
      GTY252470Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure dimension "A" between the transaxle fitting surface of the engine*1 and the torque converter fitting surface of the drive plate*2. (#)
      Fig 4: Identifying Dimension "A" Between Transaxle Fitting Surface Of Engine*1
      GTY205452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Make sure to deduct the thickness of the straightedge.

    5. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure dimension "B" shown in the illustration and check that "B" is greater than "A" (measured in step (#)).
      Fig 5: Identifying Dimension "B" Using Vernier Caliper & Straightedge
      GTY248322Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard

      A + 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

      NOTE:
      • Make sure to deduct the thickness of the straightedge.
      • If the transaxle is installed to the engine with the torque converter not sufficiently inserted, the torque converter may be damaged.

      HINT: 

      If a U660E is used with a 2GR-FE, the standard installation depth is 14 mm (0.551 in.) or more.

  2. INSTALL SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE (ATM) COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it to the speedometer driven hole (ATM) cover sub-assembly.
    2. Install the speedometer driven hole (ATM) cover sub-assembly to the automatic transaxle assembly with the bolt.
      Fig 6: Identifying Speedometer Driven Hole (ATM) Cover & Bolt
      GTY265466Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

  3. INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 
    1. Install the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket to the automatic transaxle assembly with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 7: Identifying No. 1 Transmission Control Cable Bracket & Bolts
      GTY283341Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

  4. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
    1. Install the 5 wire harness clamp brackets to the automatic transaxle assembly with the 5 bolts.
      Fig 8: Identifying Clamp Brackets & Bolts
      GTY254523Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf) 

  5. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, install the stud bolt.
      Fig 9: Identifying Front Engine Mounting Bracket, Bolts & Nut
      GTY270615Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Stud Bolt

      Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Install the front engine mounting bracket with the 2 bolts and nut.

      Torque: 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

  6. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply clutch spline grease to the round of the crankshaft contact surface with the torque converter centerpiece.
      Fig 10: Identifying Crankshaft & Torque Converter Center Piece
      GTY282834Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Clutch spline grease

      Toyota Genuine Clutch Spline Grease or equivalent

      Maximum spread

      About 1 g (0.0353 oz.) Centerpiece

    2. Keeping the engine and automatic transaxle assembly in a horizontal position, align the knock pins with each hole on the automatic transaxle assembly and tighten the 11 bolts shown in the illustration.
      Fig 11: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Assembly Bolts Tightening Torque
      GTY250770Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Bolt A 

      Torque: 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt B 

      Torque: 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt C 

      Torque: 46 N*m (469 kgf*cm, 34 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt D 

      Torque: 43 N*m (439 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Confirm that the 2 knock pins are on the transaxle contact surface of the engine cylinder block before transaxle installation.
      • Do not forcibly pry on the automatic transaxle assembly.
      • Check that the torque converter rotates.

      HINT: 

      Bolt length:

      • Bolt A: 55 mm (2.17 in.)
      • Bolt B: 50 mm (1.97 in.)
      • Bolt C: 41 mm (1.61 in.)
      • Bolt D: 33 mm (1.30 in.)
  7. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Connect the 6 wire harness clamps and 2 connectors.
      Fig 12: Identifying Wire Harnesses, Bolts, Connector & Clamps
      GTY262224Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 2 wire harnesses with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

  8. INSTALL TCM  See step  1
  9. INSTALL MANIFOLD STAY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 8
  10. INSTALL RADIATOR PIPE CLAMP  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 9
  11. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  12. INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 21
  13. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    HINT: 

    See the steps from "Install Engine Assembly with Transaxle" through "Install Engine Room Side Cover LH". Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 26 .

  14. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM 
    NOTE:

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