radiator TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service Repair Manual

TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T
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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6. Remove rear (firewall side) engine mount-to-lower frame assembly 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. Remove stiffener plates located on each side of cylinder block. Stiffener plate fits between side of
cylinder block and front of transaxle. Support transaxle with transmission jack.
10. Remove torque converter cover from front of transaxle. Remove Black torque converter bolt first and
then the remaining 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 should be more than .510" (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 Black torque converter bolt is installed first before installing the
remaining torque converter bolts. Adjust all cables and fill with ATF. See appropriate TRANSMISSION
SERVICING article.
Removal (Camry 3.0L V6)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery, air cleaner assembly and air cleaner case. Disconnect
throttle valve cable from throttle body. Remove cruise control actuator with mounting bracket from the
body.
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 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.
5. Remove front wheels. Remove front exhaust pipe located between exhaust manifolds and rear exhaust

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Fig. 6: Identifying Transaxle-To-Cylinder Block Bolt Tightening Specifications (Corolla 1.8L 7A-FE)
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Removal (Land Cruiser 1997)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery and battery tray. Remove fan shroud bolts from top of
radiator to prevent damage to cooling fan.
2. Remove throttle valve cable from mounting bracket and throttle linkage. Remove upper starter bolt.
Disconnect transfer case shift linkage at transfer case. Disconnect transmission shift linkage at control rod
on transmission. Remove knob from transfer case shift lever.
3. Remove screws from each side of center console located around transmission and transfer case shift
levers. Remove center console. Remove shift boot from transfer case shift lever.
4. Remove bolts and center console box located between the seats. Disconnect electrical connectors at

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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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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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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 and NEW nuts when installing front exhaust pipe. Adjust all cables and fill with ATF.
See appropriate TRANSMISSION SERVICING article.
Removal (Supra)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove transmission oil dipstick, dipstick tube and "O" ring.
Disconnect throttle valve cable from throttle body.
2. Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower engine cover. Remove exhaust pipes and heat insulators as
necessary for access to transmission. Remove floor crossmember brace located between each side of the
body and is directly below the drive shaft.
3. Place reference marks drive shaft flanges for reassembly reference. Remove drive shaft. Disconnect
necessary electrical connectors and oil cooler pipes for transmission removal. Remove shift control rod
located between gearshift and the shift lever on side of transmission.
4. Remove starter. On Turbo models, remove intercooler pipe located below the radiator. On all models,
support transmission with transmission jack. Remove transmission crossmember located below the
transmission. Remove torque converter bolts. 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 transaxle. To ensure torque converter is fully seated, place straightedge on
torque converter bolt mounting lugs on torque converter with straightedge extending out over cylinder
block mounting surface on transmission.
3. Using feeler gauge, measure distance between straightedge and cylinder block mounting surface on
transmission. The distance should be less than .0040" (.100 mm). If distance is more than specified, check CAUTION: When removing drive shaft, DO NOT remove the bolts that hold the
drive shaft on the flange. Remove only the bolts that fasten the
flange on drive shaft to the flange on rear differential.

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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 .707" (17.95 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. Once engine and transmission are installed, adjust all cables and fill with ATF. See appropriate
TRANSMISSION SERVICING article.
Removal (Tacoma 4WD)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove transmission oil dipstick. Disconnect throttle valve cable from
throttle body.
2. Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower engine cover. Remove fan shroud from radiator. Remove rear
console box, located between the seats. Remove screws from front console, located near transfer case and
transmission shift levers.
3. Remove front console with transfer case shift lever knob. Disconnect electrical connectors for removal of
transmission shift lever assembly. Disconnect shift linkage at transmission shift lever assembly. Remove
transmission shift lever assembly.
4. Remove snap ring and transfer case shift lever from transfer case. Remove transmission oil dipstick tube
and "O" ring. Place reference marks on drive shaft flanges for reassembly reference. Remove drive shafts.
5. Remove exhaust pipes as necessary for access to transmission and transfer case. Disconnect speedometer
cable and necessary electrical connectors for transmission and transfer case removal. Remove
transmission oil cooler pipes and brackets as necessary.
6. Remove starter and stabilizer bar. Remove torque converter cover from front of transmission. Remove
torque converter bolts. Front differential assembly rear mount must be removed for transmission removal.
Rear mount is located on front differential assembly, just behind the drive shaft flange.
7. Support front differential assembly with jack. Remove front differential assembly rear mount-to-
crossmember nut. Slightly raise front differential assembly. Remove the 2 front differential assembly rear
mount bolts.
8. Support transmission with transmission jack. Remove transmission mount-to-transmission crossmember
bolts. Remove transmission crossmember, located below transmission and transfer case. Remove
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 full
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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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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) for 2.7L 4-cylinder or .707" (17.95 mm)
for 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. On 3.4L V6, 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 front exhaust
pipe. Adjust all cables, shift linkages and fill with ATF. See appropriate TRANSMISSION SERVICING
article.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
AVALON
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (AVALON)
ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Drive Plate-To-Crankshaft Bolt61 (83)
Front Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket Bolt
California25 (34)
Except California15 (20)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nut46 (62)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Rear Exhaust Pipe Bolt/Nut41 (56)
Front (Radiator Side) Engine Mount Shock Absorber-To-Lower Frame Bolt35 (47)
Front (Radiator Side) Engine Mount-To-Lower Frame Assembly Bolt
Green Bolt49 (66)
Silver Bolt32 (44)
Lower Frame Assembly Mounting Bracket-To-Body Bolt/Nut
Large Bolt134 (182)
Small Bolt24 (33)
Nut27 (37)
Rear (Firewall Side) Engine Mount-To-Lower Frame Bolt/Nut49 (66)
Stabilizer Bar Mount Bracket-To-Lower Frame Assembly Bolt14 (19)
Starter Bolt29 (39)
Steering Gear Assembly-To-Lower Frame Assembly Bolt/Nut134 (182)
Torque Converter Bolt30 (41)
Transaxle Mount-To-Transaxle Bolt47 (64)
Transaxle-To-Cylinder Block Bolt
10-mm34 (46)
12-mm47 (64)
Wheel Lug Nut76 (103)

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