Automatic Transaxle Replacement
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. JACK UP VEHICLE
2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET
Remove the 4 bolts and 2 front suspension member brackets.
Torque: 33 Nm (336 kgf-cm, 24 ft. lbs.)
4. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
a. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the ATF.
b. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Torque: 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
5. REMOVE RH AND LH FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
6. A750E: REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT
7. A750F: REMOVE HEAT INSULATOR
Remove the 2 bolts and heat insulator.
Torque: 16 Nm (164 kgf-cm, 12 ft. lbs.)
8. A750F: REMOVE FRONT AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
9. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR NT AND SP2 CONNECTOR
10. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE CONNECTOR
11. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR
12. SEPARATE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE FROM TRANSMISSION
a. Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable.
Torque: 14.5 Nm (148 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the 2 bolts and shift control cable bracket from the transmission.
Torque: 19.5 Nm (199 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
13. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER PIPE
a. Remove the 3 bolts and clamps.
Torque: 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
b. Disconnect the 2 oil cooler pipes.
SST 09023-12701
Torque: 34 Nm (346 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
14. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR
a. Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and stabilizer bar with the bushings and brackets.
Torque: 37 Nm (377 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
b. Disconnect the stabilizer bar.
15. REMOVE REAR END PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLT
a. Remove the bolt and rear end plate.
Torque: 18 Nm (185 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.)
b. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley set bolt with a wrench.
Torque: 48 Nm (490 kgf-cm, 35 ft. lbs.)
HINT:
At the time of installation, refer to the following:
First install the green colored bolt and then the remaining 5 bolts.
16. JACK UP TRANSMISSION SLIGHTLY
Securely support the transmission on a transmission jack.
Lift the transmission slightly from the crossmember.
17. REMOVE CROSSMEMBER
a. Remove the 4 bolts of the engine rear mounting on the crossmember.
Torque: 18 Nm (185 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts, washers and crossmember.
Torque: 72 Nm (734 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)
18. REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING INSULATOR
Remove the 4 bolts and engine rear mounting insulator.
Torque: 65 Nm (660 kgf-cm, 48 ft. lbs.)
19. REMOVE TRANSMISSION
a. A750E: Separate the wire harness from the transmission.
b. A750F: Separate the wire harness from the transmission and transfer.
c. Lower the rear end of the transmission.
d. Remove the 10 bolts and transmission.
Torque:
17 mm head: 71 Nm (720 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)
14 mm head: 37 Nm (380 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
INSTALLATION
1. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER INSTALLATION
a. Install the torque converter to the transmission housing.
b. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure dimension A between the transmission fitting part and the converter fitting part of the drive plate.
c. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension B shown in the illustration and check that B is greater than A measured in step (b). Standard distance: A + 1 mm (0.04 inch) or more
2. MEASURE DRIVE PLATE RUNOUT AND INSPECT RING GEAR
3. TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
HINT:
^ After installation, adjust the shift lever position.
^ Fill with ATF and check the fluid level.
Fluid type: Toyota genuine ATF WS
^ Conduct the road test of the vehicle.