Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Installation

1. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure dimension "A" between the transaxle fitting surface of the engine and the converter fitting surface of the drive plate. (#1)
   Fig 2: Measuring Dimension Between Converter Fitting Surface Of Drive Plate

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2. Set the key of the front oil pump drive gear to the top and put a mark on the housing.
   Fig 3: Identifying Matchmark On Housing

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3. Put a mark on the torque converter clutch so that its groove can be clearly indicated.
   Fig 4: Identifying Mark On Torque Converter Clutch Groove

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4. Align the 2 marks on the transaxle case and torque converter clutch and fit the spline part of the input shaft to the spline part of the turbine runner.
   Fig 5: Aligning Marks On Transaxle Case And Torque Converter Clutch

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5. Rotating the torque converter clutch, fit the spline part of the stator shaft to the spline part of the stator.

   HINT:

   Rotate the torque converter clutch about 180°.

   Fig 6: Identifying Matchmark

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6. Rotating the torque converter clutch, align the 2 marks on the case and the torque converter clutch again and fit the key of the oil pump drive gear into the key way of the torque converter clutch.
   CAUTION: When rotating the torque converter clutch, do not rotate it with excessive force.
   Fig 7: Aligning Marks On Case And Torque Converter Clutch

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7. Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure dimension "B" shown in the illustration and check that "B" is greater than "A" (measured in step (#1)).

   Standard: 

   A + 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more 

   NOTE: Remember to subtract the thickness of the straightedge.
   Fig 8: Measuring Dimension "B"

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1. Install the bracket with the bolt.

   Torque: 11 N*m (112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 9: Locating Bolt And Wire Harness Clamp Bracket

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1. Install the upper transmission case cover with the 3 bolts.

   Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

1. Coat a new O-ring with ATF WS, and install it to the hole cover.
   Fig 10: Locating Bolts And Upper Transaxle Case Cover

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2. Install the hole cover to the transaxle case with the bolt.

   Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

   Fig 11: Locating O-Ring From Hole Cover

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1. Connect the 2 oil cooler hoses to the 2 unions with the 2 hose clamps.
2. Install the oil cooler tube sub-assembly to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.

   Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

1. Coat a new O-ring with ATF WS, and install it to the oil filler tube.
   Fig 12: Locating Hose Clamps And Bolt

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2. Install the oil filler tube to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.

   Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

3. Install the transmission oil level gauge sub-assembly.
   Fig 13: Locating Bolt And Transmission Oil Filler Tube Sub-Assembly

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1. Install the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 14: Locating Bolts And No 1 Transmission Control Cable Bracket

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1. Install the engine mounting bracket LH to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.

   Torque: 52 N*m (530 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 15: Locating Bolts And Engine Mounting Bracket LH

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1. Install the rear engine mounting bracket to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.

   Torque: 45 N*m (459 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 16: Locating Bolts And Rear Engine Mounting Bracket

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1. Install the front engine mounting bracket to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.

   Torque: 64 N*m (652 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

Fig 17: Locating Bolts And Front Engine Mounting Bracket

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1. Install the automatic transaxle to the engine with the 5 bolts.

   Torque: Bolt A 

   64 N*m (652 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

   Bolt B 

   46 N*m (469 kgf*cm, 34 ft.*lbf) 

   Bolt C 

   46 N*m (469 kgf*cm, 34 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 18: Locating Bolts And Automatic Transaxle Assembly

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2. Install the 4 lower side mounting bolts.

   Torque: Bolt D 

   44 N*m (448 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 19: Locating Lower Side Mounting Bolts

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1. Install the 3 engine wire clamps and speed sensor connector.
2. Install the transmission control cable support with the bolt.

   Torque: 12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 20: Identifying Engine Wire Clamps And Bolts

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3. Install the engine wire clamp, speed sensor connector, park/neutral position switch connector and transmission wire connector.

1. Apply a few drops of adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts tip.

   Adhesive: 

   Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent. 

   Fig 22: Applying Few Drops Of Adhesive Of Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolts Tip

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2. Install the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.

   Torque: 41 N*m (418 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE: Install the black colored bolt first, and then the silver colored 5 bolts.
   Fig 23: Identifying Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolts

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3. Install the flywheel housing under cover.

Fig 24: Identifying Flywheel Housing Under Cover

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HINT:

See the steps from "Install Engine Assembly with Transaxle" through "Check ABS Speed Sensor Signal" (See INSTALLATION ).

HINT:

Perform Reset Memory (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic transaxle assembly (See INITIALIZATION ).