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1997-98 TRANSMISSION SERVICING Toyota - Transmission Removal & Installation
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
MANUAL
AUTOMATIC
Removal (Avalon)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery, battery tray, air cleaner assembly and air cleaner case.
Disconnect throttle valve cable from throttle body. Remove cruise control actuator with mounting
bracket.
2. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect necessary electrical connectors and ground cables for transaxle
removal. Disconnect shift cable and oil cooler lines at transaxle. Remove shift cable clamp bracket from
transaxle.
3. Remove front (radiator side) engine mount shock absorber-to-lower frame assembly bolts. Remove front
(radiator side) engine mount-to-lower frame assembly bolts/nuts. Remove starter.
4. Remove front (radiator side) exhaust manifold brace from rear of exhaust manifolds. Brace fits between
rear of exhaust manifold and front of transaxle.
5. Remove upper transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts. 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.
6. Remove front wheels. Remove front exhaust pipe located between exhaust manifolds and rear exhaust
pipe. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove axle shafts from transaxle. See FWD AXLE SHAFTS article in
DRIVE AXLES.
7. Disconnect shift control cable from mounting bracket. 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.
8. 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 en
gine and transaxle. NOTE: For manual transmission/transaxle removal and installation procedures, see
appropriate CLUTCHES article.
WARNING:Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected at least 90 seconds before
working on vehicle to prevent air bag deployment.
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems
may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer
systems have completed a relearn cycle.

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Fig. 1: Measuring Typical Torque Converter Depth
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Removal (Camry 2.2L 4-Cyl.)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery and battery tray. Remove air cleaner assembly and air
cleaner case. Disconnect throttle valve cable from throttle body. Remove cover from cruise control
actuator (if equipped). Disconnect electrical connector at cruise control actuator.
2. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect necessary electrical connectors and ground cables for transaxle
removal. Disconnect shift cable and oil cooler lines at transaxle. Remove starter.
3. Remove front (radiator side) engine mount-to-lower frame assembly bolts/nuts. Remove bolts and
separate power steering pipe from lower frame assembly.
4. Remove the 3 upper transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts. 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 exhaust pipe located between exhaust manifold and rear exhaust pipe. Remove front
wheels. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove axle shafts from transaxle. See FWD AXLE SHAFTS article in
DRIVE AXLES.

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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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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. 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. Remove front exhaust pipe support bracket located
between front exhaust pipe and front suspension crossmember.
7. Remove steering gear assembly-to-suspension crossmember bolts. Remove front exhaust pipe. Remove
shift cable brackets and the A/C pipe from suspension crossmember. Suspension crossmember is located
below the engine and fits between both lower control arms. See Fig. 2
.
8. Remove engine mount crossmember located below the oil pan. Engine mount crossmember holds the
front and rear engine mounts, and is bolted to the body and suspension crossmember.
9. Support suspension crossmember with floor jack. Remove suspension crossmember bolts. See Fig. 2
.
Remove suspension crossmember. Remove starter. Disconnect shift cable and electrical connectors at
transaxle.
10. Remove torque converter cover from front of transaxle. Remove torque converter bolts. Remove
transaxle-to-mount bolts from top of transaxle at driver's side end of transaxle. Remove the 5 lower
transaxle-to-c
ylinder block bolts. See Fig. 3. Lower transaxle from vehicle.

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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
mount.

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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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5. Once engine and transaxle are installed, adjust all cables and fill with ATF. See appropriate
TRANSMISSION SERVICING article.
Removal (Sienna)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove hood. Remove wiper arms. Remove hood-to-cowl top seal.
Remove cowl panel hole cover. Remove clips and left and right side cowl top ventilator louvers.
Disconnect washer hoses. Remove 2 washer nozzles from cowl top ventilator louvers. Remove 11 bolts
and outer front cowl top panel.
2. Remove battery, battery tray, air cleaner assembly and air cleaner case. Disconnect throttle valve cable
from throttle body. Remove cruise control actuator with mounting bracket from the body.
3. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect necessary electrical connectors and ground cables for transaxle
removal. Remove starter. Disconnect shift cable and oil cooler lines at transaxle. Remove shift cable
clamp bracket from transaxle.
4. Remove front (radiator side) engine mount shock absorber-to-lower frame assembly bolts. Remove front
(radiator side) engine mount-to-lower frame assembly bolts/nuts.
5. Remove front (radiator side) exhaust manifold brace from rear of exhaust manifolds. Brace fits between
rear of exhaust manifold and front of transaxle.
6. Remove the 5 upper transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts. 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.
7. Remove front wheels. Remove engine undercover. Remove front exhaust pipe located between exhaust
manifolds and rear exhaust pipe. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove axle shafts from transaxle. See FWD
AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES.
8. Disconnect shift control cable from mounting bracket. Remove rear (firewall side) engine mount-to-lower
frame assembly bolts/nuts. Remove transaxle mount-to-transaxle bolts/nuts at driver's side end of
transaxle.
9. 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.
10. Disconnect power steering reservoir pipe mounting brackets 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.
11. Support transaxle with transmission jack. Remove torque converter bracket and cover bolts and nuts from
front of transaxle. Remove torque converter bolts. Remove remaining transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts.
Lower transaxle from vehicle.
Installation
NOTE: Wiper/washer components and output front cowl top panel must be
removed for clearance during transaxle removal and installation.

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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
just all cables and fill with ATF. See appropriate TRANSMISSION SERVICING article.

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