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Removal [06/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER 

    Refer to REMOVAL [06/2015 - ]

  2. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT 
    1. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts and remove each drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
      GTY437550Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      There will be one black colored drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt.

  3. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21

  4. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22

  5. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23

  6. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 49

  7. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 52

  8. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 53

  9. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 50

  10. INSTALL ENGINE HANGER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 51

  11. REMOVE NO. 5 WATER BY-PASS HOSE 
    1. Disengage the clamp.
      GTY490800Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Slide the 3 clips and remove the No. 5 water by-pass hose from the transmission oil cooler and engine assembly.
  12. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the transmission revolution sensor (NOUT) connector.
      GTY484485Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Transmission Revolution Sensor (NOUT) Connector
      *b Oil Pressure Sensor Connector
    2. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor connector.
    3. Disengage the 5 clamps.
    4. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.
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    5. Disengage the clamp.
    6. Disconnect the transmission revolution sensor (NIN) connector.
      GTY424119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Transmission Revolution Sensor (NIN) Connector
      *b Transmission Wire Connector
    7. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
    8. Disengage the clamp.
  13. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 59

  14. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  15. REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a transmission jack attachment, set the continuously variable transaxle assembly on a transmission jack.
      NOTE:
      • Secure the continuously variable transaxle assembly to the transmission jack using a suitable adapter, such as a rope or attachment.
      • To prevent the transaxle oil (CVT) pan sub-assembly from deforming, do not place any attachments under the transaxle oil (CVT) pan sub-assembly.
      • Hold the engine assembly with a suitable adapter, such as a rope, during the operation.
    2. Remove the 7 bolts and continuously variable transaxle assembly from the engine assembly.
      GTY451086Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      To prevent damage to the 2 knock pins, do not pry between the continuously variable transaxle assembly and engine assembly.

  16. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the torque converter assembly from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
      GTY491115Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Torque Converter Assembly
      NOTE:

      Remove the torque converter assembly from the input shaft horizontally.

  17. REMOVE CVT OIL PUMP TYPE T OIL SEAL 
    WARNING:
    • Do not remove the front oil pump assembly from the continuously variable transaxle assembly, as there is a possibility of the entry of dust and foreign matter.
    • Clean the work area, the tools to be used, and other equipment, etc. thoroughly before the operation, as there is a possibility that a continuously variable transaxle assembly malfunction, which may prevent the vehicle from being driven, may occur if dust or fine foreign matter enters the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
    • Do not use cotton work gloves, cloths, paper towels, etc. that may produce lint, dust or foreign matter.
    • Perform the operation as quickly as possible, as dust and foreign matter may enter the continuously variable transaxle assembly while the torque converter assembly is removed.
    • Do not use an air gun until the torque converter assembly has been installed, as it may cause dust and foreign matter to be stirred up.
    1. Clean the tips of both the claws of SST and the center bolt.
      • SST: 09308-10010 
    2. Using SST, remove the CVT oil pump type T oil seal from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
      GTY483282Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 CVT Oil Pump Type T Oil Seal
      *a Claw
      NOTE:

      Pay attention to the angle of the claws of SST when opening them, and ensure that they do not come into contact with the oil pump housing, as there is the possibility that metal particles may be produced if they do.

  18. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
      GTY438308Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and front engine mounting bracket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
      GTY485724Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and rear engine mounting bracket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
      GTY490766Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket LH from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
      GTY490762Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
    1. Remove the water by-pass hose clamp from the water by-pass hose clamp bracket.
      GTY486064Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Water By-pass Hose Clamp *2 Wire Harness Clamp Bracket
      *3 Water By-pass Hose Clamp Bracket - -
    2. Remove the 5 bolts, 4 wire harness clamp brackets and water by-pass hose clamp bracket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
  23. REMOVE WITH HEAD STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the with head straight screw plug is necessary.

    1. Remove the with head straight screw plug and gasket from the continuously variable transaxle assembly.
      GTY431997Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE NO. 1 BREATHER PLUG (CVT) 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the No. 1 breather plug (CVT) is necessary.

    1. Remove the No. 1 breather plug (CVT) from the breather plug hose.
      GTY490764Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY 

    See step  1

  26. INSPECT DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  2