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Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE  (See REMOVAL )
  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM  (See REPLACEMENT )
  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  5. REMOVE BATTERY  (See REMOVAL )
  6. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  7. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  8. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE FLOOR UNDER COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOLDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOLDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH  (See REMOVAL )
  18. DRAIN ENGINE OIL  (See REPLACEMENT )
  19. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See REPLACEMENT )
  20. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID  (See REMOVAL  )
  21. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  24. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  25. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  26. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  27. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  28. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  29. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  30. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  31. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  32. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET  (See REMOVAL )
  33. SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  34. REMOVE RESERVOIR BRACKET  (See REMOVAL )
  35. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  36. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD  (See REMOVAL )
  37. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  38. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  39. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  40. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE B  (See REMOVAL )
  41. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER INLET HOSE B  (See REMOVAL )
  42. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  43. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  44. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  45. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  46. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE  (See REMOVAL )
  47. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  48. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)  (See REMOVAL )
  49. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  50. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  51. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  52. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  53. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  54. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  55. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH  (See REMOVAL )
  56. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH  (See REMOVAL )
  57. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH  (See REMOVAL )
  58. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH  (See REMOVAL )
  59. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  60. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  61. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH  (See REMOVAL )
  62. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM RH  (See REMOVAL )
  63. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  64. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  65. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  66. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  67. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  68. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE  (See REMOVAL )
  69. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT  (See REMOVAL )
  70. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR (for 4WD)  (See REMOVAL )
  71. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)  (See REMOVAL )
  72. REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH  (See REMOVAL )
  73. REMOVE VENTILATION HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  74. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  75. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE  (See REMOVAL )
  76. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  77. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET  (See REMOVAL )
  78. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY  (See REMOVAL )
  79. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS  (See REMOVAL )
  80. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  81. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  82. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR  (See REMOVAL )
  83. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR  (See REMOVAL )
  84. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  85. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  86. REMOVE NO. 2 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 
    1. Remove the bolt and the transmission control cable bracket.
      Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Control Cable Bracket Bolt
      G05246724Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  87. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 clamps.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Wire Harness Bolts & Clamps
      G05415727Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  88. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
      Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness Bolt
      G05415728Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  89. REMOVE BREATHER PLUG HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the breather plug hose from the oil filler tube.
    Fig 4: Identifying Breather Plug Hose From Oil Filler Tube
    G05268805Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  90. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS 
    1. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
    2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    3. Disconnect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
    4. Fig 5: Identifying Connectors
      G05415730Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  91. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.
      Fig 6: Identifying No. 1 Transmission Control Cable Bracket & Bolts
      G05268807Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  92. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET TUBE 
    1. Using union nut wrench (17 mm) and a wrench, disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler inlet tube.
      Fig 7: Using Union Nut Wrench To Remove No. 1 Oil Cooler Inlet Tube
      G05415732Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  93. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE 
    1. Using union nut wrench (17 mm) and a wrench, disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler outlet tube.
      Fig 8: Disconnecting No. 1 Oil Cooler Outlet Tube Using Union Nut Wrench & Wrench
      G05415733Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  94. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the ATF level gauge.
    2. Remove the bolt and oil cooler tube clamp.
      Fig 9: Identifying Oil Cooler Tube Clamp & Bolt
      G05268810Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the bolt and transmission oil filter tube sub-assembly.
      Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Oil Filter Tube Sub-Assembly Bolt
      G05268811Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the O-ring from the oil filter tube sub-assembly.
  95. REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and transfer stiffener plate RH.
      Fig 11: Identifying Transfer Stiffener Plate RH Bolts
      G05416435Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  96. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE WITH TRANSFER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and bracket with the flywheel housing under cover.
      Fig 12: Identifying Flywheel Housing Under Cover Bolts
      G05246734Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
      NOTE: One of the 6 bolts has a different color than the other ones.
      Fig 13: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
      G05000656Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 10 bolts.
    4. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle with transfer.
    5. Fig 14: Identifying Automatic Transaxle With Transfer & Bolts
      G05137139Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  97. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See REMOVAL )

  98. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter clutch assembly.
      Fig 15: Identifying Matchmarks On Transmission Case & Torque Converter Clutch Assembly
      G05416439Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the torque converter clutch assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.
  99. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See INSPECTION  )