Removal (Tacoma 2WD 2.7L 4-Cyl. & 3.4L V6)
- Manufacturer recommends removing engine and transmission as an assembly and then remove transmission from engine. See 2.4L & 2.7L 4-CYLINDER article or 3.4L V6 article in ENGINES for engine removal.
- With engine and transmission removed, remove transmission oil dipstick, dipstick tube and "O" ring. Remove oil cooler pipes and brackets from engine and transmission. Disconnect necessary wiring connectors from transmission.
- Remove torque converter cover from front of transmission. Remove torque converter bolts. Remove transmission-to-cylinder block bolts. Separate transmission from engine.