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Installation (to 12/2010)





U660E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION

1. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

HINT
Testing and Inspection.

2. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Engage the splines of the input shaft and turbine runner.





(b) Engage the splines of the stator shaft and the stator while turning the torque converter clutch assembly.





HINT
If the stator shaft splines are difficult to engage with the stator splines, move the torque converter back approximately 10 mm (0.394 in.) and engage the splines while rotating the torque converter.

(c) Turn the torque converter clutch assembly to engage the key of the oil pump drive gear into the slot on the torque converter clutch assembly.





(d) Using a vernier caliper and a straightedge, measure dimension "A" between the transaxle fitting surface of the engine *1 and the converter fitting surface of the drive plate *2. (#)





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





Standard:

A + 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

NOTICE:
* Make sure to deduct the thickness of the straightedge.
* If the transaxle is installed to the engine with the torque converter not sufficiently inserted, the torque converter may be damaged.

3. INSTALL NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE

(a) Install the No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose.





4. INSTALL NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE

(a) Install the No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose.





5. INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET

(a) Install the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket with the 2 bolts.





Torque : 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm, 9 ft-lbf)

6. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

(a) Install the 4 clamp brackets and 4 bolts.





Torque : 8.4 Nm (86 kgf-cm, 74 in-lbf)

7. INSTALL SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install it to the hole cover.

(b) Install the hole cover to the transaxle case with the bolt.





Torque : 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 in-lbf)

8. INSTALL TCM

(a) Install the TCM to the automatic transaxle assembly.





(b) Install and tighten the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

Torque : 11 Nm (112 kgf-cm, 8 ft-lbf)

9. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING FRONT BRACKET

(a) Install the engine mounting front bracket to the automatic transaxle with the 3 bolts.





Torque : 64 Nm (653 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)

10. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Confirm that 2 knock pins are on the transaxle contact surface of the engine cylinder block before transaxle installation.





Text in Illustration





(b) Apply clutch spline grease to the round of the crankshaft contact surface (A) with the torque converter centerpiece.

Clutch spline grease:

Toyota Genuine Clutch Spline Grease or equivalent

Maximum spread:

Approximately 1g (0.0353 oz.)

(c) Install the automatic transaxle to the engine with the 11 bolts.





Bolt A - Torque : 64 Nm (653 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)

Bolt B - Torque : 64 Nm (653 kgf-cm, 47 ft-lbf)

Bolt C - Torque : 46 Nm (469 kgf-cm, 34 ft-lbf)

Bolt D - Torque : 43 Nm (439 kgf-cm, 32 ft-lbf)

(d) Install the breather bracket to the camshaft housing sub-assembly LH with the bolt.





Torque : 5.5 Nm (56 kgf-cm, 49 in-lbf)

(e) Install the breather hose to the breather bracket.

11. CONNECT CONNECTOR

(a) Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.





12. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS

(a) Connect the wire harness with the bolt.





Torque : 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm, 9 ft-lbf)

13. INSTALL ENGINE WIRE

14. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH Installation (to 12/2010)

15. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH Installation (to 12/2010)

16. INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY Installation (to 12/2010)

17. INSTALL VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY Installation (to 12/2010)

18. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE Installation (to 12/2010)

19. INSTALL COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY Installation (to 12/2010)

20. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY Installation (to 12/2010)

21. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Installation (to 12/2010)

22. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT

(a) Apply a few drops of adhesive to 2 threads on the tip of the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.





Text in Illustration





Adhesive:

Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

(b) Install the 6 torque converter clutch mounting bolts.





Torque : 41 Nm (418 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
First install the black colored bolt, and then the remaining 5 bolts.

23. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER

(a) Install the flywheel housing under cover and exhaust pipe support bracket to the automatic transaxle with the 2 bolts.





Torque : 7.8 Nm (80 kgf-cm, 69 in-lbf)

24. INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET Installation (to 12/2010)

25. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH Installation (to 12/2010)

26. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

27. INSTALL FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Installation (to 12/2010)

28. INSTALL FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

29. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Installation (to 12/2010)

30. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

31. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH Installation (to 12/2010)

32. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

33. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Installation (to 12/2010)

34. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

35. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT Installation (to 12/2010)

36. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT RH NUT

HINT
Use the same procedure as described for the LH side.

37. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Installation

38. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET Installation

39. CONNECT STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE Installation (to 12/2010)

40. CONNECT NO. 1 OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE Installation (to 12/2010)

41. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the transmission control cable assembly to the control shaft lever with the nut.





Torque : 13 Nm (133 kgf-cm, 10 ft-lbf)

(b) Connect the transmission control cable assembly with a new clip to the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.





42. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE Installation (to 12/2010)

43. INSTALL UPPER RELAY BLOCK COVER

44. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY Installation (to 12/2010)

45. INSTALL ECM Installation (to 12/2010)

46. CONNECT HEATER WATER OUTLET HOSE A Installation (to 12/2010)

47. CONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE INLET A Installation (to 12/2010)

48. CONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE Installation

49. CONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE Installation

50. INSTALL RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET Installation (to 12/2010)

51. INSTALL RADIATOR HOSE INLET Installation (to 12/2010)

52. CONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation (to 12/2010)

53. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY Installation (to 12/2010)

54. CONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE Installation (to 12/2010)

55. INSTALL INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation (to 12/2010)

56. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET Installation (to 12/2010)

57. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE Installation (to 12/2010)

58. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE Installation (to 12/2010)

59. INSTALL NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET Installation (to 12/2010)

60. CONNECT VACUUM HOSES Installation (to 12/2010)

61. INSTALL ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD Installation (to 12/2010)

62. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH Installation (to 12/2010)

63. INSTALL RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY

64. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT Installation (to 12/2010)

65. INSTALL BATTERY

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

66. INSTALL COWL TOP PANEL OUTER

67. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY Installation

68. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation

69. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Installation

70. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Installation

71. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS Installation (to 12/2010)

72. ADD ENGINE COOLANT Service and Repair

73. ADD POWER STEERING FLUID

74. BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM On-Vehicle Inspection (to 12/2010)

75. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

HINT
Procedures.

76. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION Adjustment (to 12/2010)

77. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION Adjustment (to 12/2010)

78. INSPECT FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAK Service and Repair

79. INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK On-Vehicle Inspection (to 12/2010)

80. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

81. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING On-Vehicle Inspection (to 12/2010)

82. INSPECT ENGINE IDLE SPEED On-Vehicle Inspection (to 12/2010)

83. CHECK FUNCTION OF THROTTLE BODY On-Vehicle Inspection

84. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Installation (to 12/2010)

85. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Installation (to 12/2010)

86. INSPECT CO/HC On-Vehicle Inspection (to 12/2010)

87. INSPECT ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

HINT
Test Mode Procedure (to 12/2010).

88. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

HINT
Adjustment (to 12/2010).

89. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

90. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

91. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
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