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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 TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  49. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  50. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  51. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  52. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  53. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  54. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH  (See REMOVAL )
  55. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH  (See REMOVAL )
  56. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH  (See REMOVAL )
  57. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH  (See REMOVAL )
  58. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  59. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  60. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH  (See REMOVAL )
  61. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM RH  (See REMOVAL )
  62. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  63. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  64. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  65. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  66. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  67. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE  (See REMOVAL )
  68. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT  (See REMOVAL )
  69. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR  (See REMOVAL )
  70. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  71. REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH  (See REMOVAL )
  72. REMOVE VENTILATION HOSE  (See REMOVAL )
  73. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  74. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE  (See REMOVAL )
  75. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  76. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET  (See REMOVAL )
  77. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY  (See REMOVAL )
  78. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS  (See REMOVAL )
  79. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  80. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  81. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR  (See REMOVAL )
  82. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR  (See REMOVAL )
  83. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  84. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)  (See REMOVAL )
  85. 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
      G05415726Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  86. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 clamps.
    Fig 2: Identifying Wire Harness Clamps & Bolts
    G05415727Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  87. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
      Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness Bolt
      G05415728Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  88. REMOVE BREATHER PLUG HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the breather plug hose from the oil filler tube.
      Fig 4: Identifying Breather Plug Hose
      G05415729Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  89. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS 
    1. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
    2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    3. Disconnect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
    Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Wire, Park/Neutral Position Switch & Speed Sensor Connectors
    G05415730Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  90. 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
      G05415731Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  91. 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
  92. 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: Using Union Nut Wrench To Remove No. 1 Oil Cooler Outlet Tube
      G05415733Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  93. 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
      G05415734Courtesy 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
      G05415735Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the O-ring from the oil filter tube sub-assembly.
  94. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and bracket with the flywheel housing under cover.
      Fig 11: Identifying Bracket With Flywheel Housing Under Cover Bolts
      G05415736Courtesy 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 12: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
      G05415737Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 10 bolts.
      Fig 13: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Bolts
      G05415738Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.
  95. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter clutch assembly.
      Fig 14: Identifying Matchmarks On Transmission Case & Torque Converter Clutch Assembly
      G05415739Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the torque converter clutch assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.
  96. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See INSPECTION  )