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Removal (4Runner 2WD)

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove transmission oil dipstick, dipstick tube and "O" ring. Disconnect throttle valve cable from throttle body.
  2. Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower engine cover. Disconnect shift linkage for transmission at gearshift. Remove front exhaust pipe, located between exhaust manifold and catalytic converter on rear exhaust pipe.
  3. Place reference marks on drive shaft flange for reassembly reference. Remove drive shaft. Disconnect necessary electrical connectors for transmission removal. Remove transmission oil cooler pipes and brackets as necessary.
  4. Support transmission with floor jack. Remove transmission crossmember, located below transmission. Remove starter.
  5. Remove cover from front of transmission for access to torque converter bolts. On 3.4L, note location of Green torque converter bolt for reassembly reference. Remove torque converter bolts. Remove transmission-to-cylinder block bolts. Lower transmission from vehicle.