Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Installation

1. Using a vernier caliper, measure dimension A between the transaxle fitting surface of the engine and the converter fitting surface of the drive plate. (#1)

   HINT:

   The ring gear side surface and the converter fitting surface are same level.

   Fig 1: Measuring Dimension Between Transaxle Fitting Surface Of Engine And Converter Fitting Surface Of Drive Plate

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2. Set the key at the top of the front oil pump drive gear and put a matchmark on the housing.
   Fig 2: Identifying Key Top Of Front Oil Pump Drive Gear

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3. Put a matchmark on the torque converter so that its groove is clearly indicated.
   Fig 3: Identifying Matchmark On Torque Converter

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4. Align the matchmarks on the case with the one on the converter and fit the spline of the input shaft to the spline of the turbine runner.
   Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On Case

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5. Rotating the converter, fit the spline of the stator shaft with that of the stator.

   HINT:

   Rotate the converter approximately 180°.

   Fig 5: Identifying Matchmarks On Stator Shaft And Stator

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6. Rotating the converter, align the mark on the case with the one on the converter again and fit the key of the oil pump drive gear into the keyway of the converter.
   NOTE: Do not push the converter excessively when rotating it.
   Fig 6: Identifying Mark On Case

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

   Standard: 

   A + 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more 

Fig 7: Measuring Dimension Using Vernier Caliper And Straightedge

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1. Install the speedometer driven hole cover sub-assembly to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.

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

1. Apply ATF to a new O-ring, and install it to the transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly.
   Fig 8: Locating Speedometer Driven Hole Cover Sub-Assembly Bolt

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2. Install the transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.

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

3. Install the transmission oil level gauge sub-assembly.

Fig 9: Locating Transmission Oil Filler Tube Sub-Assembly Bolt

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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) 

Fig 10: Locating Hose Clamps, Bolt And Oil Cooler Tube Sub-Assembly

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

   Torque: Silver Colored Bolt 

   45 N*m (459 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf) 

   Black Colored Bolt 

   64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

Fig 11: Locating Rear Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts (For TMC Made)

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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 12: Locating Rear Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts

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1. Install the front engine mounting bracket to the automatic transaxle with the 4 bolts.

   Torque: 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf) 

Fig 13: Locating Front Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts

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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 14: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket LH Bolts

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1. Install the automatic transaxle to the engine with the 7 bolts.

   Torque: 30 N*m (301 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE: Make sure the knock pins are fully engaged and the transaxle securely fitted to the engine before tightening the bolts.

Fig 15: Locating Automatic Transaxle Assembly Bolts

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

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

2. Connect the 2 connectors and wire harness clamp.

Fig 16: Locating No. 1 Transmission Control Cable Bracket Bolt And Connector With Clamp

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1. Install the transmission control cable support with the bolt.

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

2. Connect the wire harness clamp and speed sensor connector.

Fig 17: Locating Speed Sensor Connector, Bolt And Control Cable Bracket

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1. Apply ATF WS to a new O-ring, and install it to the transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly.
2. Install the transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.

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

3. Install the transmission oil level gauge sub-assembly to the transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly.

Fig 18: Locating Transmission Oil Filler Tube Sub-Assembly Bolt

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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 to the automatic transaxle with the bolt.

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

Fig 19: Locating Hose Clamps And Bolt Of Oil Cooler

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

   Adhesive: 

   Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent 

   Fig 20: Applying Drops Of Adhesive Threads Of Torque Converter Clutch Setting Bolts Tip

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2. Install the 6 torque converter clutch setting bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.

   Torque: 28 N*m (286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE: Install the black colored bolt first, and then the silver colored 5 bolts.

Fig 21: Identifying Drive Plate And Torque Converter Clutch Setting Bolt

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1. Install the flywheel housing under cover to the automatic transaxle.

HINT:

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

Fig 22: Identifying Flywheel Housing Under Cover

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HINT:

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