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Installation [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

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  1. INSTALL TRANSFER AND TRANSAXLE SETTING STUD BOLT (for UA81F) 
    1. GTY1109983Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 73 mm (2.87 in.) *b 53 mm (2.09 in.)
      Sealed Portion - -
      1. Using 2 nuts, install 4 new transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts to the automatic transaxle assembly at the positions shown in the illustration.

        Torque: 39.2 N.m (400 kgf/cm, 29 ft.lbf) 

        NOTE:

        Install the sealed side of the transfer and transaxle setting stud bolt to the automatic transaxle assembly.

  2. INSTALL UPPER TRANSAXLE CASE COVER 
  3. INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 

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

  4. INSTALL BREATHER PLUG HOSE 
  5. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
    1. GTY1114360Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Bolt (A) 

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      Bolt (B) 

      Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

  6. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CASE PLUG ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1119120Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Coat the O-ring of a new transmission case plug assembly with Toyota Genuine ATF WS.
      2. Install the transmission case plug assembly to the automatic transaxle assembly.
  7. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY (for UA81F) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  8. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. for UA81E
      GTY1116814Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Install the rear engine mounting bracket sub-assembly to the automatic transaxle assembly with the 4 bolts.

        Torque: 42 N.m (428 kgf/cm, 31 ft.lbf) 

        HINT: 

        Tightening order: Temporarily tighten bolt (A) → Fully tighten bolt (B) → Fully tighten bolt (A) → Fully tighten bolt (C)

    2. for UA81F
      GTY1112961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Install the rear engine mounting bracket sub-assembly to the automatic transaxle assembly with the 4 bolts.

        Torque: 42 N.m (428 kgf/cm, 31 ft.lbf) 

        HINT: 

        Tightening order: Temporarily tighten bolt (A) → Fully tighten bolt (B) → Fully tighten bolt (A) → Fully tighten bolt (C)

  9. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR (for UA81F) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  10. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH 

    Torque: 42 N.m (428 kgf/cm, 31 ft.lbf) 

  11. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. GTY1117287Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Install the front engine mounting bracket to the automatic transaxle assembly with the 3 bolts.

        Torque: 42 N.m (428 kgf/cm, 31 ft.lbf) 

        HINT: 

        Tightening order: Temporarily tighten bolt (A) → Fully tighten bolt (B) → Fully tighten bolt (C) → Fully tighten bolt (A)

  12. INSTALL OIL COOLER BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  13. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  14. INSTALL OUTLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE 
    1. GTY1115345Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 0 to 3 mm (0 to 0.118 in.) *b 2 to 7 mm (0.0787 to 0.276 in.)
      *c Paint Mark *d 30° (Paint Mark Location)
      1. Install the outlet No. 1 oil cooler hose to the oil cooler union sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.
        NOTE:
        • Make sure to slide the outlet No. 1 oil cooler hose until it contacts the hose stopper of the oil cooler union sub-assembly.
        • Make sure that the paint mark of the outlet No. 1 oil cooler hose and clip are within the location shown in the illustration.
  15. CONNECT OUTLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  16. INSTALL INLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE 
    1. GTY1113887Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 0 to 3 mm (0 to 0.118 in.) *b 2 to 7 mm (0.0787 to 0.276 in.)
      *c Paint Mark *d 30° (Paint Mark Location)
      *e End of Paint Mark Visible - -
      1. Install the inlet No. 1 oil cooler hose to the No. 1 oil cooler outlet tube sub-assembly and slide the clip to secure it.
        NOTE:
        • Make sure to slide the inlet No. 1 oil cooler hose until it contacts the hose stopper of the No. 1 oil cooler outlet tube sub-assembly.
        • Make sure that the paint mark of the inlet No. 1 oil cooler hose and clip are within the location shown in the illustration.
  17. CONNECT INLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  18. INSTALL NO. 1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER TUBE CLAMP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  19. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1115836Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark *b Key
      *c Groove - -
      MP Grease - -
      1. Set the key at the top of the front oil pump drive gear and put a matchmark on the transaxle housing.
      2. Apply MP grease to place a matchmark on the torque converter assembly so that the position of its groove is clearly indicated.
    2. GTY1109754Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Front Oil Pump Oil Seal - -
      *a Matchmark - -
      1. Align the matchmark on the transaxle housing with the one on the torque converter assembly and engage the splines of the input shaft with the turbine runner splines.
        NOTE:
        • Install the torque converter assembly to the input shaft while keeping it horizontal.
        • Do not damage the front oil pump oil seal.
      2. Rotate the torque converter assembly approximately 180° and engage the splines of the stator shaft with the stator assembly.
        NOTE:
        • Do not push the torque converter assembly excessively when rotating it.
        • Install the torque converter assembly to the input shaft while keeping it horizontal.
        • Do not damage the front oil pump oil seal.
      3. Rotate the torque converter assembly approximately 180° again, align the matchmark on the torque converter assembly with the one on the transaxle housing and insert the groove of the torque converter assembly into the key of the front oil pump drive gear.
        NOTE:
        • Do not push the torque converter assembly excessively when rotating it.
        • Install the torque converter assembly to the input shaft while keeping it horizontal.
        • Do not damage the front oil pump oil seal.
    3. GTY1111772Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure the dimension (A) shown in the illustration and check the dimension (A).

        Standard

        14 mm (0.5512 in.) or more

        NOTE:
        • Make sure to deduct the thickness of the straightedge.
        • If the automatic transaxle assembly is installed to the engine assembly with the torque converter assembly not sufficiently inserted, the torque converter assembly may be damaged.
        • Do not include the thickness of the set block.
  20. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1111268Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Crankshaft *2 Torque Converter Assembly Centerpiece
      Clutch Spline Grease - -
      1. Apply clutch spline grease to the surface of the crankshaft that contacts the torque converter assembly centerpiece.

        Clutch Spline Grease

        Toyota Genuine Clutch Spline Grease or equivalent

        Maximum Grease Amount

        Approximately 1 g (0.0353 oz)

    2. GTY1111273Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Knock Pin - -
      1. Confirm that the 2 knock pins are installed on the engine assembly and are not damaged.
    3. GTY1117109Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. While keeping the engine assembly and automatic transaxle assembly horizontal, align the 2 knock pins with the holes in the automatic transaxle assembly and install the automatic transaxle assembly with the 8 bolts shown in the illustration.

        Bolt (A) 

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

        Bolt (B) 

        Torque: 46 N.m (469 kgf/cm, 34 ft.lbf) 

        Bolt (C) 

        Torque: 25 N.m (255 kgf/cm, 18 ft.lbf) 

        Bolt Length

        Bolt Length
        (A) 50 mm (1.9685 in.)
        (B) 45 mm (1.7717 in.)
        (C) 35 mm (1.3780 in.)
        NOTE:
        • Confirm that the 2 knock pins are installed to the automatic transaxle assembly contact surface of the cylinder block sub-assembly before installing the automatic transaxle assembly.
        • Do not forcibly pry on the automatic transaxle assembly.
        • Check that the torque converter assembly rotates.
  21. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  22. INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19 [11/2023 - ]

  23. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE 
    1. GTY1118270Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for UA81F - -
      *a Transmission Wire Connector *b Rack and Pinion Power Steering Gear Assembly Connector
      *c Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly Connector - -
      1. Engage the 3 clamps.
      2. Connect the transmission wire connector, rotate the lever and engage the claw.
        NOTE:

        Rotate the lever until the claw of the transmission wire connector makes a click sound.

      3. Install the bolt.

        Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      4. Engage the 2 clamps.
      5. Connect the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly connector and rotating the lock lever to engage the lock.
        NOTE:

        Make sure that the connector is fully inserted before rotating the lock lever to engage the lock.

      6. Connect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
      7. Install the 2 bolts.

        Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      8. Engage the 6 clamps.
      9. for UA81F:

        1. Connect the connector.

  24. INSTALL STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [11/2023 - ]

  25. INSTALL BREATHER PLUG HOSE 
  26. INSTALL VACUUM HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Torque: 8.5 N.m (87 kgf/cm, 75 in.lbf) 

  27. CONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1117054Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 2 to 7 mm (0.0787 to 0.276 in.) *b Paint Mark
      *c 60° (Claw of Clip Location) - -
      1. Connect the water by-pass hose assembly to the transmission oil cooler and slide the 2 clips to secure it.
        NOTE:
        • Make sure to slide the water by-pass hose assembly until it contacts the hose stopper of the transmission oil cooler.
        • Make sure to align the paint mark of the water by-pass hose assembly with the paint mark of the transmission oil cooler.
        • Make sure that the claws of the clip are within the location shown in the illustration.
      2. Engage the clamp.
  28. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY 
  29. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT 
    1. GTY1116334Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Apply a few drops of adhesive to 2 or 3 threads at the tip of each of the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts.

        Adhesive

        Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

        NOTE:

        Make sure to install the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts immediately after applying adhesive to prevent foreign matter from attaching to them.

      2. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the installation locations of the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts and install each drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt while holding the crankshaft pulley set bolt with a wrench.

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

        NOTE:

        First install the black colored drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt, and then the remaining 5 silver colored drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts.

  30. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER 
  31. INSTALL CONVERTER WITH CATALYST ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2022 - ]

  32. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM 
    NOTE:

    If automatic transaxle parts have been replaced, refer to Parts Replacement Compensation Table to determine if any additional operations are necessary.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PRECAUTION [11/2023 - ]