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Automatic Transaxle Assembly: Removal: Removal

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  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 1
  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

  5. REMOVE BATTERY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  6. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  7. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  8. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  9. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  10. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  11. REMOVE FLOOR UNDER COVER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOLDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOLDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  14. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  15. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  16. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 15
  17. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 16
  18. DRAIN ENGINE OIL  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 1
  19. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 4
  20. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID  See step  5
  21. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  22. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  23. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  24. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  25. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 24
  26. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 25
  27. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  28. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  29. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  30. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 29
  31. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  32. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 31
  33. SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 32
  34. REMOVE RESERVOIR BRACKET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 33
  35. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 34
  36. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 35
  37. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 36
  38. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 37
  39. DISCONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 38
  40. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE OUTLET B  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 39
  41. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE INLET B  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 40
  42. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 41
  43. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 42
  44. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 43
  45. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 44
  46. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 45
  47. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 46
  48. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  49. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  50. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  51. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  52. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  53. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 53
  54. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  55. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 55
  56. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  57. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 57
  58. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 60
  59. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 59
  60. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  61. SEPARATE NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 61
  62. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  63. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 63
  64. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 59
  65. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
  66. DISCONNECT SUCTION HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  67. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 67
  68. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  69. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 69
  70. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 72
  71. REMOVE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 71
  72. REMOVE VENTILATION HOSE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 72
  73. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 73
  74. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 74
  75. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  76. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 76
  77. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 77
  78. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 78
  79. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 79
  80. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 80
  81. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 81
  82. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 82
  83. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 14
  84. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 15
  85. REMOVE NO. 2 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 
    1. Remove the bolt and the transmission control cable bracket.
      Fig 1: Identifying No. 2 Transmission Control Cable Bracket And Bolt Location
      GTY155222Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  86. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
      Fig 2: Identifying Wire Harness Bolts & Clamps Location
      GTY186363Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 clamps.
  87. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.
      Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness Bolt Location
      GTY173648Courtesy 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 Component
      GTY126181Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  89. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS 
    1. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
      Fig 5: Identifying Connector Location
      GTY177667Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
    3. Disconnect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
  90. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.
      Fig 6: Identifying Bolts And No. 1 Transmission Control Cable Bracket Location
      GTY125048Courtesy 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: Identifying No. 1 Oil Cooler Inlet Tube Component
      GTY187284Courtesy 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: Identifying No. 1 Oil Cooler Outlet Tube Component
      GTY201810Courtesy 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 Component, Clamp & Bolt
      GTY112306Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the bolt and transmission oil filter tube sub-assembly.
      Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Oil Filter Tube & Bolt Location
      GTY137477Courtesy 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 Flywheel Housing Under Cover Bolts Location
      GTY206035Courtesy 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.
      Fig 12: Identifying Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolts Location
      GTY137786Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      One of the 6 bolts has a different color than the other ones.

    3. Remove the 10 bolts.
      Fig 13: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Bolts Location
      GTY179389Courtesy 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 And Torque Converter Clutch Assembly Components
      GTY201241Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the torque converter clutch assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.
  96. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Refer to INSPECTION