Removal (Tacoma 2WD 2.4L 4-Cyl.)
- Manufacturer recommends removing engine and transmission as an assembly and then remove transmission from engine. See 2.4L & 2.7L 4-CYLINDER article in ENGINES for engine removal.
- With engine and transmission removed, remove starter. Remove bolts and stiffener plates. Stiffener plate fits between each side of cylinder block and front of transmission.
- Remove torque converter cover from front of transmission. Remove torque converter bolts. Remove transmission-to-cylinder block bolts. Separate transmission from engine.