Removal (4Runner 2WD)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove transmission oil dipstick, dipstick tube and "O" ring. Disconnect throttle valve cable from throttle body.
- 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.
- 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.
- Support transmission with floor jack. Remove transmission crossmember, located below transmission. Remove starter.
- 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.