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Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal

  1. REMOVE THE BATTERY. 
    1. Loosen the nut, and separate the negative (-) battery terminal.
    2. Loosen the nut, and separate the positive (+) battery terminal.
    3. Loosen the nut, and remove the bolt and battery clamp.
    4. Remove the battery and battery tray.
    Fig 1: Identifying Battery, Hold Down Clamp And Tray
    G00505051Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE THE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY. 
    1. Lift the rear of the engine cover to detach the cover from the 2 pins.
    2. Lift the front of the engine cover to detach the cover from the pin and remove the engine cover.
    IMPORTANT: Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break. 
    3. Fig 2: Identifying No. 1 Engine Cover Assembly
    G00505052Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE THE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY BY REMOVING THE 2 BOLTS. 
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Inlet Air Cleaner Assembly And Fasteners
    G00505053Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. FOR PZEV VEHICLES: REMOVE THE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY. 
    1. Disconnect the vacuum hose and separate it from the air cleaner hose.
      2. Fig 4: Identifying Vacuum Hose And Air Hose
      G00505054Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE THE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (FOR PZEV AND NON PZEV). 
    1. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and separate the wire harness clamp from the air cleaner cap.
      2. Fig 5: Identifying Mass Air Flow Meter And Harness
      G00505055Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the vacuum switching valve connector and 2 hoses.
      3. Fig 6: Identifying Vacuum Switching Valve And Hoses
      G00505056Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Separate the hose from the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
      4. Fig 7: Identifying Air Cleaner Cap Sub-Assembly
      G00505057Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the hose.
      5. Fig 8: Identifying Hose Clamp
      G00505058Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the air cleaner hose.
      6. Fig 9: Identifying Air Hose And Clamp
      G00505059Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the 2 bolts and the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
      7. Fig 10: Identifying Air Cleaner Cap Sub-Assembly And Bolts
      G00505060Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE THE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY. 
    1. Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner case sub-assembly.
      3. Fig 11: Identifying Air Cleaner Case Sub-Assembly
      G00505061Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE THE STARTER. 
    1. Disconnect the terminal 50 connector from the starter assembly.
      2. Fig 12: Identifying Terminal 50 Connector And Starter Assembly
      G00505062Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn back the terminal cap.
    3. Remove the nut and disconnect the wire harness from terminal 30.
    4. Remove the 2 bolts and starter assembly.
      5. Fig 13: Identifying Starter Assembly And Fasteners
      G00505063Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. DISCONNECT THE ENGINE WIRE. 
    1. Disconnect the engine wire clamp, then remove the bolt and separate the ground cable.
      2. Fig 14: Identifying Engine Wire And Clamp
      G00505064Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and separate the ground cable.
      3. Fig 15: Identifying Ground Cable And Bolt
      G00505065Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner bracket.
      4. Fig 16: Identifying Air Cleaner Bracket
      G00505066Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. DISCONNECT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE. 
    1. Remove the clip and nut, and separate the transmission control cable.
      2. Fig 17: Identifying Transmission Control Cable, Clip And Nut
      G00505067Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. 
    1. Remove the transmission oil cooler to the front engine mounting bracket with the 3 bolts.
    2. Disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose and No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose.
      3. Fig 18: Identifying Transmission Oil Cooler, Mounting Bracket, No. 1 Outlet And No. 1 Inlet Hose
      G00505068Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE THE UPPER BELL HOUSING (4) BOLTS. 
    12. Fig 19: Identifying Upper Bell Housing
    G00505069Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL THE 2 ENGINE HANGERS WITH THE 2 BOLTS AS SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATION. 
    • * No. 1 Engine Hanger: P/N 12281-36020 
    • * No. 2 Engine Hanger: P/N 12282-36020 
    • * Bolts: P/N 91552-81040, 91552-81025 (or equivalent) 
    • Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft*lbf) 
      • Fig 20: Installing Engine Hangers
      G00505070Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL THE ENGINE SUPPORT BAR AND SECURE ENGINE WEIGHT WITH A CHAIN. 

    SST: 00002-ESUPPT-01 

    NOTE: Refer to the Engine Support Bar Assembly Instructions posted on the Technical Information System (TIS), Diagnostics - Tools & Equipment - Engine Support Bar. 
    1. Assemble and place the main bar onto the vehicle's strut towers.
      IMPORTANT: * To prevent damage caused by contact between the main bar legs and body panels, apply protective tape on the strut tower before installing the main bar. 
      IMPORTANT: * To prevent dents in the strut tower panel, please assure that the main bar legs with 90 degree brackets are installed. 
      NOTE: * Ensure that the main bar swivel is already installed on the main bar and that the main bar legs are oriented correctly (passenger side/drivers side). 
      NOTE: * The plastic cowl cover and/or cowl may need to be removed to accommodate the bar. 
      2. Fig 21: View Of Main Bar And Protective Tape On Strut Towers
      G00505071Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 22: Identifying Main Bar Swivel
      G00505072Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Assemble the front bar assembly and position the legs so they can sit onto the right and left frame rails.
      3. Fig 23: View Of Front Bar Assembly On Frame Rails
      G00505073Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Adjust the front bar arms so they can be bolted to the upper radiator core support mounting holes.
      4. Fig 24: View Of Front Bar Arms Bolted To Radiator Core Support
      G00505074Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Place the front bar on the vehicle with the legs sitting firmly on the right and left frame rails near the radiator support, and secure the front bar arms to the radiator core support.
      NOTE: Once in position, ensure that the hex nuts on the front bar legs are tight and the front bar is still square after installation. 
      5. Fig 25: View Of Front Bar Legs On Frame Rails
      G00505075Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the Engine Support Bar hook #2 onto the crossbar and place the crossbar assembly through the swivel on the main bar.
      NOTE: The main bar swivel may be placed above or below the main bar. 
      IMPORTANT: Be sure not to let the main bar swivel fall and damage the windshield, or damage the hood when installing the crossbar assembly. 
      6. Fig 26: View Of Support Bar Hook No. 2 Connected To Crossbar And Swivel
      G00505076Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Insert the straddle bar into the crossbar.
      7. Fig 27: View Of Straddle Bar Connected To Crossbar
      G00505077Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Adjust the height of the crossbar so it is level and insert the quick release pin through the nearest open slot in the straddle bar.
    8. Attach the chain from the engine hooks to the hook #2 of the Engine Support Bar and place tension on the chain until the Engine Support Bar self centers.
      CAUTION: Ensure the Engine Support Bar is stable when fully assembled and mounted to the vehicle to ensure no damage to vehicle or technician. 
      9. Fig 28: Identifying Chain Hooks
      G00505078Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE THE FRONT WHEELS. 
  15. REMOVE THE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT. 
    1. Using the SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle hub nut. SST: 09930-00010-01
      IMPORTANT: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely; otherwise the thread of the drive shaft may be damaged. 
    2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle hub nut.
    16. Fig 29: Identifying SST And Staked Axle Hub Nut
    G00505079Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE THE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH. 
  17. REMOVE THE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH. 
  18. REMOVE THE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH. 
  19. REMOVE THE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH. 
  20. REMOVE THE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH. 
  21. DRAIN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID. 
    1. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the automatic transaxle.
      2. Fig 30: Identifying Filler Tube, Overflow Plug And Hexagon Socket Wrench
      G00505080Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the refill plug and gasket from the automatic transaxle.
      3. Fig 31: Identifying Fill Plug And Gasket
      G00505081Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube.
      4. Fig 32: Identifying No. 1 Oil Filler Tube, Hexagon Socket Wrench And Overflow Plug Hole
      G00505082Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Drain the automatic transaxle fluid from the automatic transaxle.
    5. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube.

      6. Torque: 0.8 N*m (8 kgf*cm, 7 in*lbf) 

    6. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the gasket and the overflow plug to the automatic transaxle.
      7. Fig 33: Identifying No. 1 Oil Filler Tube, Hexagon Socket Wrench And Overflow Plug
      G00505083Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 40 N*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft*lbf) 

    7. Install the refill plug.
      8. Fig 34: Identifying Refill Plug
      G00505084Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft*lbf) 

  22. SEPARATE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARMS. 
    1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front suspension lower No. 1 arm from the lower ball joint.
    23. Fig 35: Identifying Front Suspension Lower No. 1 Arms And Fasteners
    G00505085Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. SEPARATE THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY. 
    1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the axle hub.
    2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.
      IMPORTANT: Be careful NOT to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor. 
      3. Fig 36: Identifying Matchmarks
      G00505086Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. USING THE SST'S, REMOVE THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH. SST: 09520-01010-02, 09520-32040-01 
    IMPORTANT: * Be careful NOT to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot, or oil seal. 
    IMPORTANT: * Be careful NOT to drop the drive shaft assembly. 
    25. Fig 37: Removing Front Drive Shaft Assembly Using SST
    G00505087Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH. 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring.
    2. Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.
      IMPORTANT: Do NOT damage the boot or oil seal. 
      3. Fig 38: Identifying Bearing Bracket Hole Snap Ring And Bolt
      G00505088Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. SEPARATE THE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY BY REMOVING THE NUT. 
    27. Fig 39: Identifying Stabilizer Link Assembly
    G00505089Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY. 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
      2. Fig 40: Identifying Connector
      G00505090Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and support bracket.
      3. Fig 41: Identifying Support Bracket
      G00505091Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 nuts and bracket.
    4. Remove the 4 nuts, 2 bolts and front exhaust pipe assembly.
    5. Remove the 2 gaskets from the front exhaust pipe assembly and center exhaust pipe assembly.
      6. Fig 42: Identifying Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly And Fasteners
      G00505092Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE THE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR BOLTS AND NUTS FROM THE SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY. 
    1. Remove the 5 hole plugs.
      2. Fig 43: Identifying Hole Plugs
      G00505093Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 9 nuts, and separate the front frame assembly
      3. Fig 44: Identifying Front Frame Assembly And Fasteners
      G00505094Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. REMOVE THE BOLTS THAT HOLD DOWN THE POWER STEERING LINE TO THE SUB FRAME. 
  30. REMOVE THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY TO THE SUB FRAME. 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and the power steering link assembly.
      IMPORTANT: Because the nut has its own stopper, do NOT turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut fixed. 
      2. Fig 45: Identifying Sub Frame, Power Steering Link And Fasteners
      G00505095Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. INSTALL THE SST 00002-2SUPP, SECONDARY SAFETY SUPPORT STRAPS. SST: 00002-2SUPP 
    1. A. Loop the strap over the frame rail rearward of the radiator support and secure the hook to the strap's floating D-ring.
      2. Fig 46: View Of Secondary Safety Strap Installation
      G00505096Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Feed the strap over the sub-frame and under the engine in an "X" pattern.
      3. Fig 47: View Of Safety Straps In "X" Pattern
      G00505097Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the strap's hook into the torque box tie-down holes. This allows the sub frame to be removed without the need to remove the support strap.
      4. Fig 48: Identifying Torque Box Tie Down Holes
      G00505098Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Ratchet the support strap until it is snugly seated on the engine and transaxle assembly.
      NOTE: Make sure that the engine moving control rod is NOT disconnected because the rod is also used as additional safety support. 
  32. PLACE A LIFT UNDER THE SUB FRAME. 
  33. REMOVE THE SUB FRAME. 
    IMPORTANT: Before removing the bolts ensure the Engine Support Bar is secure and is supporting the engine weight to ensure no damage to vehicle or technician. 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, and frame side rail plate RH and LH.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, and front suspension member brace rear RH and LH.
      3. Fig 49: Identifying Sub Frame And Fasteners
      G00505099Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. SLOWLY LOWER THE SUB FRAME. 
  35. REMOVE THE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER. 
    1. Remove the flywheel housing under cover.
      2. Fig 50: Identifying Flywheel Housing Under Cover
      G00505100Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using the SSTs, hold the crankshaft pulley while removing the flex plate bolts. SST can also be used to rotate engine to access the next bolt to remove.
      3. Fig 51: Removing Flex Plate Bolts Using SST
      G00505101Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST: 09213-54015, 09330-00021, 91551-80650 

    3. Remove the 6 drive plate and torque converter clutch setting bolts.
      NOTE: There will be one black colored bolt. 
      4. Fig 52: Identifying Drive Plate And Torque Converter Clutch Setting Bolts
      G00505102Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. PLACE A TRANSMISSION JACK UNDER THE TRANSMISSION. 
  37. REMOVE THE LOWER (5) BELL HOUSING BOLTS. 
    38. Fig 53: Identifying Lower Bell Housing And Bolts
    G00505103Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. LOWER THE TRANSMISSION AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. 
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