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pipe. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove axle shafts from transaxle. See FWD AXLE SHAFTS article in
DRIVE AXLES.
6. Remove rear (firewall side) engine mount-to-lower frame assembly bolts/nuts. Remove transaxle mount-
to-transaxle bolts at driver's side end of transaxle.
7. Remove stabilizer bar mount bracket-to-lower frame assembly bolts. Remove steering gear assembly-to-
lower frame assembly bolts/nuts. Support lower frame assembly with floor jack. Lower frame assembly is
located below the engine and transaxle.
8. Remove bolts for each fender liner from lower frame assembly. Remove lower frame assembly mounting
brackets. Lower frame assembly mounting brackets are located on the front and rear of lower frame
assembly attaching the lower frame assembly to the body. Remove lower frame assembly.
9. Support transaxle with transmission jack. Remove torque converter cover from front of transaxle.
Remove torque converter bolts. Remove exhaust manifold support brace from rear of exhaust manifold.
Remove remaining transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts. Lower transaxle from vehicle.
Installation
1. Before installing transaxle, use dial indicator to check drive plate runout. Drive plate runout should be
checked right next to the starter ring gear on the drive plate. Replace drive plate if runout
exceeds .0079" (.200 mm).
2. Install torque converter on transaxle. To ensure torque converter is fully seated, torque converter depth
should be checked. Using straightedge and caliper, measure torque converter depth from torque converter
bolt lug on torque converter to the surface on transaxle. See Fig. 1
.
3. Torque converter depth should be more than .539" (13.70 mm). If torque converter depth is less than
specified, check for improperly seated torque converter.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . When installing torque converter bolts, apply Loctite to torque converter bolt
threads before installing. Ensure the Black torque converter bolt is installed first before installing the
remaining torque converter bolts.
5. Use NEW gaskets when installing front exhaust pipe. Adjust all cables and fill with ATF. See appropriate
TRANSMISSION SERVICING article.
Removal (Celica 1.8L 7A-FE)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove transaxle oil dipstick and battery. Disconnect throttle cable
valve from throttle body. Remover air cleaner assembly. Remove transaxle-to-mount nut from top of
transaxle at driver's side end of transaxle.
2. Remove throttle valve cable mounting bracket and wiring harness clamp bolts from top of transaxle.
Remove upper mounting bolt from starter. Remove the 2 upper transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts located
at top of transaxle.
3. Remove transaxle oil dipstick tube and "O" ring from transaxle. Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower
engine covers. Disconnect necessary electrical connectors and ground cables for transaxle removal.
Disconnect oil cooler lines for transaxle.
4. Support engine with hoist. Steering gear assembly must be supported in place during transaxle removal.
Secure steering gear assembly to the engine hoist using an attaching strap placed at each end of steering
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bolt lug on torque converter to the surface on transaxle. See Fig. 1.
3. Torque converter depth should be more than .898" (22.80 mm). If torque converter depth is less than
specified, check for improperly seated torque converter.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Tighten lower transaxle bolts to specification. See Fig. 3 .
5. When installing suspension crossmember, ensure all bolts and nuts are tightened to specification. See Fi
g.
2 .
6. When installing torque converter bolts, apply Loctite to torque converter bolt threads before installing.
Ensure the Gray torque converter bolt is installed first before installing the remaining torque converter
bolts.
7. Use NEW gaskets and NEW nuts when installing front exhaust pipe. Adjust all cables and fill with ATF.
See appropriate TRANSMISSION SERVICING article.
Removal (Celica 2.2L 5S-FE)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery. Disconnect throttle valve cable from throttle body.
Remove cruise control actuator (if equipped). Remover air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove transaxle-to-mount bolts/nuts from top of transaxle at driver's side end of transaxle. Remove
starter. Disconnect necessary ground cables and electrical connectors at transaxle.
3. Remove the 3 upper transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts located at top of transaxle. Disconnect oil cooler
lines for transaxle. Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower engine covers.
4. Support engine with hoist. Steering gear assembly must be supported in place during transaxle removal.
Secure steering gear assembly to the engine hoist using an attaching strap placed at each end of steering
gear assembly.
5. Remove front wheels. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove axle shafts from transaxle. See FWD AXLE
SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES.
6. Support transaxle with transmission jack. Disconnect shift cable at transaxle. Remove rear (firewall side)
engine mount through-bolt. Remove front exhaust pipe-to-front exhaust pipe support bracket bolts. Front
exhaust pipe is located between exhaust manifold and rear exhaust pipe.
7. Remove front exhaust pipe support bracket located between front exhaust pipe and front suspension
crossmember. Remove front exhaust pipe.
8. Remove shift cable brackets and A/C pipe from suspension crossmember. Suspension crossmember is
located below the engine and fits between both lower control arms. See Fig. 4
. Remove steering gear
assembly-to-suspension crossmember bolts.
9. Support suspension crossmember with floor jack. Remove grommets, engine mount crossmember and
suspension crossmember. See Fig. 4
.
10. Remove intake manifold brace located at bottom of intake manifold and stiffener plate. Remove stiffener
plate. Stiffener plate wraps around rear of oil pan and fits between sides of cylinder block and front of
transaxle.
11. Remove torque converter bolts. Remove 3 lower transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts. Lower transaxle from
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3. Torque converter depth should be more than .512" (13.00 mm). If torque converter depth is less than
specified, check for improperly seated torque converter.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . When installing torque converter bolts, apply Loctite to torque converter bolt
threads before installing. Ensure the Gray torque converter bolt is installed first before installing the
remaining torque converter bolts.
5. When installing suspension crossmember and engine mount crossmember, ensure all bolts and nuts are
installed before tightening to specification. See Fig. 4
.
6. Use NEW gaskets and NEW nuts when installing front exhaust pipe. Adjust all cables and fill with ATF.
See appropriate TRANSMISSION SERVICING article.
Removal (Corolla)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery and battery tray. Remove transaxle oil dipstick.
Remove coolant reservoir tank for access to transaxle (if necessary). Disconnect throttle valve cable from
throttle body. On 1.8L (7A-FE), remove air cleaner assembly.
2. On all models, remove transaxle mount assembly and brace located on top of transaxle at driver's side end
of transaxle. Remove throttle valve cable mounting bracket and wiring harness clamp bolts from top of
transaxle. Remove upper mounting bolt from starter. Remove the 2 upper transaxle-to-cylinder block
bolts located at top of transaxle.
3. Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower engine covers. Disconnect necessary electrical connectors and
ground cables for transaxle removal.
4. Support engine with hoist. Remove front wheels. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove axle shafts from
transaxle. See FWD AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES.
5. Support transaxle with transmission jack. Remove front exhaust pipe-to-front exhaust pipe support
bracket bolts. Remove front exhaust pipe support bracket located between front exhaust pipe and front
suspension crossmember. Front exhaust pipe is located between exhaust manifold and rear exhaust pipe.
6. Remove front exhaust pipe. Support suspension crossmember with floor jack. Suspension crossmember is
located below the engine and fits between both lower control arms. See Fig. 5
.
7. Remove grommets, engine mount crossmember and suspension crossmember. See Fig. 5
. Remove
starter. Disconnect shift cable and electrical connectors at transaxle. Disconnect oil cooler lines as
necessary.
8. Remove transaxle oil dipstick tube from transaxle. On 1.6L (4A-FE), remove bolts and stiffener plate.
Stiffener plate wraps around rear of oil pan and fits between sides of cylinder block and front of transaxle.
9. On all models, remove torque converter cover from front of transaxle. Remove torque converter bolts.
Remove remainin
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clutch, fan shroud and radiator. Remove transmission dipstick. Remove dipstick tube upper bolt.
Disconnect 2 bleeder hoses.
2. Remove knob from transfer case shift lever. Remove upper console panel. Remove 4 boots to transfer
shift lever boot and remove shift lever boot. Raise and support vehicle. Remove 2 lower engine covers.
Remove exhaust pipes as necessary. Place reference marks on drive shaft flanges for reassembly
reference. Remove bolts and all drive shafts.
3. Remove dipstick tube lower bolt. Remove dipstick tube and "O" ring. Remove nut and plate washer, and
disconnect transmission shift control rod. Remove clip, plate washer and collar, and disconnect transfer
shift lever rod assembly. Disconnect all necessary electrical connectors for transmission and transfer case
removal. Remove 2 bolts and cover from front of transmission for access to torque converter bolts.
Remove torque converter bolts. Remove oil cooler pipe union nuts and pipe bracket bolt from
transmission.
4. Support transmission with transmission jack. Remove 8 bolts and 2 nuts from crossmember and remove
crossmember. Lower rear of transmission. Remove transmission wire clamp bolt. Remove 10
transmission-to-cylinder block bolts. Lower transmission with transfer case from vehicle.
Installation
1. Before installing transmission, use dial indicator to check drive plate runout. Drive plate runout should be
checked right next to the starter ring gear on the drive plate. Replace drive plate if runout
exceeds .0079" (.200 mm).
2. Install torque converter on transmission. To ensure torque converter is fully seated, torque converter
depth should be checked. Using straightedge and caliper, measure torque converter depth from torque
converter bolt lug on torque converter to the surface on transmission. See Fig. 1
.
3. Torque converter depth should be more than .673" (17.10 mm). If torque converter depth is less than
specified, check for improperly seated torque converter.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS When installing torque converter bolts, apply Loctite to torque converter bolt
threads before installing. Ensure the Green torque converter bolt is installed first before installing the
remaining torque converter bolts.
5. Install NEW "O" ring on dipstick tube. Use NEW gaskets and NEW nuts when installing front exhaust
pipe. Fill cooling system and check for leaks. Adjust shift linkages and fill with ATF. See appropriate
TRANSMISSION SERVICING article.
Removal (Paseo)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove transaxle oil dipstick. Disconnect throttle valve cable from
throttle body. Remove air cleaner assembly along with air intake duct to air cleaner.
2. Remove upper bolt from starter. Remove the 2 upper transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts located at top of
transaxle. Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower engine covers.
3. Support engine with hoist. Remove front wheels. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove axle shafts from
transaxle. See FWD AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES.
4. Disconnect necessary electrical connectors, ground cables, speedometer cable, control cables and oil
cooler lines for transaxle removal. Remove the 2 vertical bottom bolts from front (radiator side) transaxle
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for transmission removal.
3. Remove starter. On 4WD models, remove front drive shaft bracket. This is the bracket that the front drive
shaft center bearing assembly was bolted on.
4. On 2WD models, remove lower stiffener plate located between side of cylinder block and front of
transmission. On 4WD models, remove transmission-to-cylinder block through-bolt located near bottom
of transmission.
5. On all models, remove upper stiffener plate located just above the starter opening. Upper stiffener plate
fits between cylinder block and front of transmission. Remove torque converter bolts.
6. Remove transmission oil cooler pipes and brackets as necessary. Remove exhaust pipe support bracket
located between transmission and exhaust pipe. Support transmission with transmission jack.
7. Remove bolts/nuts from rear transmission mount. Remove transmission-to-cylinder block bolts. Lower
transmission from vehicle.
Installation
1. Before installing transmission, use dial indicator to check drive plate runout. Drive plate runout should be
checked right next to the starter ring gear on the drive plate. Replace drive plate if runout
exceeds .0079" (.200 mm).
2. Install torque converter on transmission. To ensure torque converter is fully seated, torque converter
depth should be checked. Using straightedge and caliper, measure torque converter depth from torque
converter bolt lug on torque converter to the surface on transmission. See Fig. 1
.
3. Torque converter depth should be more than 1.250" (31.75 mm). If torque converter depth is less than
specified, check for improperly seated torque converter.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS When installing torque converter bolts, apply Loctite to torque converter bolt
threads before installing. Adjust all cables and fill with ATF. See appropriate TRANSMISSION
SERVICING article.
Removal (RAV4 2WD)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect throttle valve cable from throttle body. Remove coolant
reservoir tank. Remover air cleaner assembly. Remove ground cable.
2. Remove starter. Remove the 3 upper transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts located at top of transaxle. Raise
and support vehicle. Remove lower engine covers.
3. Support engine with hoist. Steering gear assembly must be supported in place during transaxle removal.
Secure steering gear assembly to the engine hoist using an attaching strap placed at each end of steering
gear assembly.
4. Remove transaxle-to-mount bolts/nuts from top of transaxle at driver's side end of transaxle.
5. Remove front wheels. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove axle shafts from transaxle. See FWD AXLE
SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES.
6. Remove front exhaust pipe located between exhaust manifold and rear exhaust pipe. Support transaxle
with transmission jack. Disconnect shift cable, necessary electrical connectors and oil cooler hoses at
transaxle.
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depth should be checked. Using straightedge and caliper, measure torque converter depth from torque
converter bolt lug on torque converter to the surface on transmission. See Fig. 1
.
3. Torque converter depth should be more than 1.250" (31.75 mm) on 2.7L 4-cylinder or .707" (17.95 mm)
on 3.4L V6. If torque converter depth is less than specified, check for improperly seated torque converter.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS When installing torque converter bolts, apply Loctite to torque converter bolt
threads before installing. Ensure the Green torque converter bolt is installed first before installing the
remaining torque converter bolts.
5. Apply grease to transfer case shift lever before installing. Use NEW gasket when installing exhaust pipe.
Adjust all cables, shift linkages and fill with ATF. See appropriate TRANSMISSION SERVICING
article.
Removal (Tercel)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery. Disconnect throttle valve cable from throttle body.
Remove air cleaner assembly along with air intake duct to air cleaner.
2. Remove starter. Remove the 2 upper transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts, located at top of transaxle. Raise
and support vehicle. Remove lower engine covers.
3. Support engine with hoist. Remove front wheels. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove axle shafts from
transaxle. See FWD AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES.
4. Disconnect necessary electrical connectors, ground cables, speedometer cable, control cables and oil
cooler lines for transaxle removal. Remove exhaust pipe as necessary for access to transaxle.
5. Support transaxle with transmission jack. Remove the 2 vertical bottom bolts from front (radiator side)
transaxle mount.
6. Remove through-
bolt and rear (firewall side) engine mount assembly for transaxle removal. Remove plug
from front of transaxle for access to torque converter bolts. Remove torque converter bolts. Remove
remaining transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts. Lower transaxle from vehicle.
Installation
1. Before installing transaxle, use dial indicator to check drive plate runout. Drive plate runout should be
checked right next to the starter ring gear on the drive plate. Replace drive plate if runout
exceeds .0079" (.200 mm).
2. Install torque converter on transaxle. To ensure torque converter is fully seated, torque converter depth
should be checked. Using straightedge and caliper, measure torque converter depth from torque converter
bolt lug on torque converter to the surface on transaxle. See Fig. 1
.
3. Torque converter depth on 3-speed transaxle should be more than .512" (13.00 mm). Torque converter
depth on 4-speed transaxle should be more than .538" (13.40 mm). If torque converter depth is less than
specified, check for improperly seated torque converter.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Tighten the lower transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts to specification as indicated.
See Fig. 9
and Fig. 10 .
5. When installing torque converter bolts, apply Loctite to torque converter bolt threads before installing.
Ad
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Fig. 3: Locating Manual Valve Body Bolts
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
Fluid Discolored Or Smells Burnt
Fluid contaminated. Torque converter faulty. Transaxle faulty.
Vehicle Does Not Move In Any Forward Gear Or Reverse
Check manual valve, parking lock pawl, primary regulator valve, overdrive (OD) one-way clutch, OD direct
clutch, OD brake, front planetary gear, rear planetary gear and OD planetary gear.
Vehicle Does Not Move In Any Forward Gear
Check forward clutch, No. 2 one-way clutch, 1st and reverse brake, 2nd coast brake, 2nd brake and direct
NOTE: For electronic diagnosis and component testing of A-540E, A-540H and A-541E
transaxles, see appropriate TOYOTA ELECTRONIC CONTROLS article. For
diagnosis and testing of shift lock system, See TOYOTA & LEXUS SHIFT LOCK
SYSTEM article. For transaxle component locations, see Fig. 4
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Fig. 4: Identifying Transaxle Component Locations
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TESTING
PRELIMINARY CHECK
Ensure a thorough explanation of when and how transaxle malfunction occurs is received from customer. Check
fluid level and condition. Retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's). See appropriate ELECTRONIC
CONTROLS article. Proceed as necessary. If no codes are present, proceed with symptom diagnosis. See
TROUBLE SHOOTING
. Check throttle cable adjustment. See ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . Perform STALL
SPEED, TIME LAG and HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TESTS as needed. After repairs are completed, perform
ROAD TEST to confirm repairs.
TIME LAG TEST
CAUTION: Perform this test at normal operating fluid temperature of 122-176°F (50-
80°C). Allow a one minute interval between tests. Record 3 measurements
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1. If shift lever is actuated with engine idling, a time lag will be noted before shock can be felt. This test is
used for checking condition of OD direct clutch, forward clutch, direct clutch, and 1st and reverse brake.
2. Apply parking brake. Start engine. On RAV4, ensure idle speed is 700-800 RPM. On all other models,
ensure idle speed is 650-750 RPM. Shift transaxle from "N" into "D" range. Use a stop watch to measure
elapsed time between shifting of lever until shock is felt. Standard time lag is less than 1.2 seconds.
3. Repeat procedure outlined in step 2) to measure time lag for "N" to "R". Standard lag time is less than 1.5
seconds.
4. If "N" to "D" time lag is longer than specification, line pressure is too low, forward clutch may be worn,
or OD one-way clutch is not operating properly.
5. If "N" to "R" time lag is longer than specified, direct clutch may be worn, 1st and reverse brake may be
worn, line pressure is too low or OD one-way clutch is not operating properly.
ROAD TEST
"D" Range Test In NORM & PWR Pattern Ranges
1. Shift into "D" range. Hold accelerator pedal constant at full throttle. Place shift mode button in NORM or
PWR position. Check 1-2, 2-3, and 3-OD lock-up and upshift points. See appropriate table under SHIFT
SPEED SPECIFICATIONS .
zIf no 1-2 upshift occurs, check 1-2 shift valve or solenoid.
zIf no 2-3 upshift occurs, check 2-3 shift valve or solenoid.
zIf no 3-OD upshift occurs, check 3-OD shift valve.
zIf all shift points are incorrect, check throttle valve, 1-2 shift valve, 2-3 shift valve and 3-OD shift
valve.
zIf all lock-up points are incorrect, check lock-up relay valve or shift solenoid valve SL.
2. Use procedure outlined in step 1) to check for shock and slip between 1-2, 2-3, and 3-OD upshifts. If
shock is harsh, line pressure may be too high. Check accumulator or check ball.
3. Run vehicle in "D" range lock-up or overdrive gear. Check for abnormal noise and vibration.
4. While running in "D" range, confirm correct kickdown vehicle speed limits for 2-1, 3-2, OD-3 shift
points. Check for abnormal shock and slip at kickdown.
5. Check loc
k-up function. Drive vehicle in OD gear of "D" range with lock-up on. Hold vehicle speed NOTE: Perform test at normal operating fluid temperature of 122-176°F (50-80°C).
NOTE: There is no overdrive upshift when coolant temperature is below 140°F
(60°C). There is no lock-up when vehicle speed is 6 MPH less than the set
cruise control speed.
NOTE: Check for cause of abnormal noise and vibration must be made with
extreme care as problem could be due to an unbalanced drive shaft,
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STALL SPEED TEST
1. Object of test is to check overall performance of transaxle and engine by measuring maximum stall
speeds in "D" and "R" ranges.
2. Block front and rear wheels. Connect scan tool to DLC3, located under instrument panel. Apply parking
and service brakes. Start engine. Position transmission in "D" range. Fully depress accelerator pedal.
Immediately note highest engine RPM. DO NOT perform test longer than 5 seconds. Repeat test in "R"
range. See STALL SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
table.
STALL SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
3. If stall speed is same for both ranges, but lower than specified RPM, engine output may be insufficient or
stator one-way clutch is not operating properly.
4. If stall speed in "D" range is higher than specifications, forward clutch may be slipping, No. 2 one-way
clutch and OD one-way clutch are not operating properly, or line pressure is too low.
5. If stall speed in "R" range is higher than specifications, direct clutch is slipping, 1st and reverse brake is
slipping, OD direct clutch is slipping or line pressure is too low.
6. If stall speed in "R" and "D" ranges is higher than specifications, line pressure is too low, fluid level is
incorrect or OD one-wa
y clutch is not operating properly.
Lock-Up ON In 3rd (3)36-40
Lock-Up OFF In 3rd (3)32-36
Lock-Up ON In OD36-40
Lock-Up OFF In OD32-36
(1)Throttle valve opening 5 percent.
(2)There is no lock-up in "L" or "2" ranges.
(3)With OD switch off.
CAUTION: Perform test at normal operating fluid temperature of 122-176°F (50-80°C).
DO NOT maintain stall speed RPM for more than 5 seconds. Allow vehicle
to idle in Neutral or Park for at least 5 minutes before performing next test.
ApplicationsRPM
A-540E2300-2750
A-540H2250-2550
A-541E
1998-99 Avalon2250-2550
Except 1998-99 Avalon2450-2750
NOTE: If stall speed RPM is more than 600 RPM below specified value, torque
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