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Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE  (See FUEL INJECTOR )
  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM  (See REPLACEMENT )
  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See SYSTEM DIAGRAM )
  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 REASSEMBLY )
  6. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  7. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  8. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  9. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See REASSEMBLY )
  10. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See REASSEMBLY )
  11. REMOVE FLOOR UNDER COVER LH  (See CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR )
  12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING 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 REASSEMBLY )
  17. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH  (See REASSEMBLY )
  18. DRAIN ENGINE OIL  (See REPLACEMENT )
  19. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See COMPONENTS )
  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 REASSEMBLY )
  26. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  27. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See SYSTEM DIAGRAM )
  28. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  29. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  30. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  31. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  32. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET  (See REASSEMBLY )
  33. SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  34. REMOVE RESERVOIR BRACKET  (See REASSEMBLY )
  35. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH  (See REASSEMBLY )
  36. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD  (See REASSEMBLY )
  37. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE  (See REASSEMBLY )
  38. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE  (See REASSEMBLY )
  39. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE  (See REASSEMBLY )
  40. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE OUTLET B  (See REASSEMBLY )
  41. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE INLET B  (See REASSEMBLY )
  42. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  43. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE  (See REASSEMBLY )
  44. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE  (See REASSEMBLY )
  45. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  46. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE  (See REASSEMBLY )
  47. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE  (See INSTALLATION )
  48. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  49. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  50. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  51. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  52. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  53. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  54. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH  (See REMOVAL )
  55. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  56. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH  (See REMOVAL )
  57. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  58. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  59. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  60. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH  (See REMOVAL )
  61. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  62. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  63. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  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 INSTALLATION )
  68. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  69. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR  (See INSTALLATION )
  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 DISASSEMBLY )
  85. REMOVE NO. 2 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 
    1. Remove the bolt and the transmission control cable bracket.
      Fig 1: Locating Transmission Control Cable Bracket Bolt
      G05246724Courtesy 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: Locating Wire Harness Clamp With Bolts
      G05415727Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  87. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
      Fig 3: Locating 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
      G05268805Courtesy 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 And Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
      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: Locating No. 1 Transmission Control Cable Bracket
      G05268807Courtesy 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: Disconnecting No. 1 Oil Cooler Inlet Tube
      G06116260Courtesy 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.
  93. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the ATF level gauge.
      Fig 8: Disconnecting No. 1 Oil Cooler Outlet Tube
      G06116261Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and oil cooler tube clamp.
      Fig 9: Locating Oil Cooler Tube Clamp
      G05268810Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the bolt and transmission oil filter tube sub-assembly.
    4. Remove the O-ring from the oil filter tube sub-assembly.
      Fig 10: Locating Transmission Oil Filter Tube Bolt
      G05268811Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  94. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and bracket with the flywheel housing under cover.
      Fig 11: Identifying Flywheel Housing 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 12: Locating Flywheel Bolts
      G05000656Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 10 bolts.
    4. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.
      Fig 13: Locating Automatic Transaxle Bolts
      G05000657Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  95. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the transmission case and torque converter clutch assembly.
    2. Remove the torque converter clutch assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.
  96. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    (See INSPECTION  )

    Fig 14: Aligning Matchmarks On Transmission Case And Torque Converter Clutch Assembly
    G05268817Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002