Automatic transmission / trans

Replacement

55steps
~330min
4/5difficulty
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1. Remove hood sub–assy 2. Remove cylinder head cover no.2 3. Remove battery 4. Remove battery carrier
Toyota Corolla.  Remove battery carrier
  1. Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.
5. Remove air cleaner assembly with hose 6. Remove floor shift cable transmission control shift
Toyota Corolla. Remove floor shift cable transmission control shift
  1. Remove the nut from the control shaft lever.
  2. disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
  3. remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.
7. Remove transmission control cable support
Toyota Corolla. Remove transmission control cable support
  1. Disconnect the wire harness clamp and control cable from the control cable support.
  2. remove the bolt and control cable support.
8. Remove transmission control cable bracket no.1
  1. remove the 2 bolts and control cable bracket.
9. Disconnect wire harness
Toyota Corolla. Disconnect wire harness
  1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 wire harnesses.
  2. remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness clamp bracket.
    Toyota Corolla. Disconnect wire harness
  3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness clamp bracket.
10. Disconnect connector
  1. disconnect the transmission wire connector.
  2. disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
  3. w/o abs: disconnect the speedometer sensor connector.
11. Remove transmission oil filler tube sub–assy
Toyota Corolla. Remove transmission oil filler tube sub–assy
  1. Remove the atf lever gauge.
  2. remove the 2 bolts, oil cooler tube clamp and oil filler tube.
  3. remove the o–ring from the oil filler tube.
12. Disconnect oil cooler inlet tube no.1
Toyota Corolla.  Disconnect oil cooler inlet tube no.1
  1. Using sst, disconnect the oil cooler inlet tube no. 1.

    Sst 09023–12700

13. Disconnect oil cooler outlet tube no.1
  1. using sst, disconnect the oil cooler outlet tube no. 1.

    Sst 09023–12700

14. Disconnect oxygen sensor connector
  1. remove the foot rest.
  2. pull up the floor carpet.
  3. disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.
15. Suspend engine assy
Toyota Corolla.  Suspend engine assy
  1. Disconnect the 2 pcv hoses.
  2. install the no.1 And no.2 Engine hangers in the correct direction.

    Parts no.:
    No.1 Engine hanger: 12281–22021 no.2 Engine hanger: 12281–15040 bolt: 91512–b1016 torque: 38 nvm (387 Kgf·cm, 28 ft·lbf)

  3. attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
Caution

: do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other parts.

16. Remove front wheels 17. Remove engine under cover rh 18. Remove engine under cover lh 19. Drain automatic transaxle fluid
  1. remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain atf.
  2. install a new gasket and drain plug.

    Torque: 17.5 Nvm (178 Kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)

20. Remove exhaust pipe assy front 21. Remove front drive shaft assy rh

sst 09520–01010, 09520–24010 (09520–32040)

22. Remove front drive shaft assy lh

sst 09520–01010, 09520–24010 (09520–32040)

23. Remove automatic transmission case protector
  1. remove the 2 bolts and case protector.
24. Remove starter assy
  1. remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
  2. disconnect the connector.
  3. remove the 2 bolts and starter.
25. Support automatic transaxle assy
  1. support the automatic transaxle with a transmission jack.
26. Remove transverse engine engine mounting insulator
Toyota Corolla. Remove transverse engine engine mounting insulator
  1. Remove the 5 bolts, nut and engine mounting insulator lh.
31. Remove transverse engine engine mounting bracket
Toyota Corolla. Remove transverse engine engine mounting bracket
  1. Remove the 2 bolts and engine mounting bracket fr.
32. Remove transverse engine engine mounting bracket
Toyota Corolla. Remove transverse engine engine mounting bracket
  1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket rr.
33. Remove flywheel housing under cover 34. Remove automatic transaxle assy
Toyota Corolla. Remove automatic transaxle assy
  1. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
    Toyota Corolla. Remove automatic transaxle assy
  2. Remove the 6 bolts.
  3. separate and remove the automatic transaxle.
35. Remove torque converter clutch assy 36. Inspect torque converter clutch assy

sst 09350–32014 (09351–32010, 09351–32020)

37. Install torque converter clutch assy
Toyota Corolla. Install torque converter clutch assy
  1. Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic transaxle.
  2. using vernier calipers, measure the dimension ”a” between the transaxle fitting part and the converter fitting part of the drive plate.
    Toyota Corolla. Install torque converter clutch assy
  3. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension ”b” shown in the illustration and check that ”b” is greater than ”a” measured in (b).

    Standard: a + 1 mm or more

Notice

: do not add the thickness of straight edge

. 38. Install automatic transaxle assy
Toyota Corolla. Install automatic transaxle assy
  1. Install the automatic transaxle and 6 bolts to the engine.

    Torque:
    bolt a: 64 nvm (650 Kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf) bolt b: 46 nvm (470 Kgf·cm, 34 ft·lbf) bolt c: 23 nvm (235 Kgf·cm, 17 ft·lbf)

    Toyota Corolla. Install automatic transaxle assy
  2. Install the 6 torque converter mounting bolts.

    Torque: 28 nvm (285 Kgf·cm, 20 ft·lbf)

Hint

: first install yellowish green colored bolt and then the 5 bolts.

39. Install flywheel housing under cover 40. Install transverse engine engine mounting bracket
Toyota Corolla.  Install transverse engine engine mounting bracket
  1. Install the engine mounting bracket rr and 3 bolts to the automatic transaxle.

    Torque: 64 nvm (652 Kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)

41. Install transverse engine engine mounting bracket
Toyota Corolla. Install transverse engine engine mounting bracket
  1. Install the engine mounting bracket fr and 2 bolts to the automatic transaxle.

    Torque: 64 nvm (652 Kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)

42. Install engine mounting member sub–assy center
Toyota Corolla. Install engine mounting member sub–assy center
  1. Install the dynamic damper, member sub–assy center with engine mounting insulator fr and 4 bolts.

    Torque:
    bolt a: 39 nvm (398 Kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf) bolt b: 52 nvm (530 Kgf·cm, 38 ft·lbf)

43. Install transverse engine engine mounting insulator
Toyota Corolla. Install transverse engine engine mounting insulator
  1. Install the engine mounting insulator rr and bolt to the engine mounting bracket rr.

    Torque: 87 nvm (887 Kgf·cm, 64 ft·lbf)

    Toyota Corolla. Install transverse engine engine mounting insulator
  2. Tighten the 3 nuts and bolt.

    Torque: 52 nvm (530 Kgf·cm, 38 ft·lbf)

44. Install transverse engine engine mounting bracket
Toyota Corolla.  Install transverse engine engine mounting bracket
  1. Install the engine mounting bracket lh and 3 bolts to the automatic transaxle.

    Torque: 52 nvm (530 Kgf·cm, 38 ft·lbf)

45. Install transverse engine engine mounting insulator
Toyota Corolla. Install transverse engine engine mounting insulator
  1. Install the engine mounting insulator lh, 5 bolts and nut.

    Torque:
    bolt a: 52 nvm (530 Kgf·cm, 38 ft·lbf) bolt b: 80 nvm (815 Kgf·cm, 59 ft·lbf) nut b: 80 nvm (815 Kgf·cm, 59 ft·lbf)

46. Install transverse engine engine mounting insulator
Toyota Corolla. Install transverse engine engine mounting insulator
  1. Install the bolt and nut to the engine mounting bracket fr.

    Torque: 52 nvm (530 Kgf·cm, 38 ft·lbf)

47. Install starter assy
  1. install the starter and 2 bolts.

    Torque: 39 nvm (400 Kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)

  2. connect the connecter.

  3. install the starter wire and nut.

    Torque: 13 nvm (132 Kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf)

48. Install automatic transmission case protector
  1. install the case protector with the 2 bolts.

    Torque: 18 nvm (182 Kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)

49. Install front drive shaft assy lh 50. Install front drive shaft assy rh 51. Install exhaust pipe assy front 52. Install engine under cover lh 53. Install engine under cover rh 54. Install front wheels

torque: 103 nvm (1,050 Kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)

55. Install oxygen sensor connector
  1. connect the oxygen sensor connector.
  2. install the floor carpet and foot rest.
56. Install transmission oil filler tube sub–assy
  1. Temporarily install the oil cooler outlet tube no. 1.
  2. temporarily install the oil cooler inlet tube no. 1.
  3. coat a new o–ring with atf, and install them to the oil filler tube.
  4. install the oil filler tube to the automatic transaxle.
    Toyota Corolla. Install transmission oil filler tube sub–assy
  5. Install the oil cooler tube clamp and 2 bolts.

    Torque: 5.5 Nvm (56 Kgf·cm, 49 in.Vlbf)

  6. install the atf lever gauge.
57. Install oil cooler inlet tube no.1
Toyota Corolla. Install oil cooler inlet tube no.1
  1. Using sst, tighten the oil cooler inlet tube no. 1.

    Sst 09023–12700
    torque: 34.5 Nvm (350 Kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf)

58. Install oil cooler outlet tube no.1
  1. using sst, tighten the oil cooler outlet tube no. 1.

    Sst 09023–12700
    torque: 34.5 Nvm (350 Kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf)

59. Connect connector
  1. connect the transmission wire connector.
  2. connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
  3. w/o abs: connect the speedometer sensor connector.
60. Install wire harness
Toyota Corolla. Install wire harness
  1. Install the wire harness clamp bracket and bolt.

    Torque: 12.75 Nvm (130 Kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)

    Toyota Corolla. Install wire harness
  2. Install the wire harness clamp bracket and 2 wire harnesses with the 3 bolts.

    Torque:
    bolt a: 25.5 Nvm (260 Kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf) bolt b: 10 nvm (102 Kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf) bolt c: 13 nvm (132 Kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf)

61. Install transmission control cable bracket no.1
  1. install the control cable bracket and 2 bolts.

    Torque: 12 nvm (122 Kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)

62. Install transmission control cable support
Toyota Corolla. Install transmission control cable support
  1. Install the control cable support and bolt.

    Torque: 12 nvm (122 Kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)

  2. connect the control cable and wire harness to the control cable support.
63. Install floor shift cable transmission control shift
Toyota Corolla. Install floor shift cable transmission control shift
  1. Temporarily install the control cable to the control shaft lever with the nut.
  2. install the control cable and clip to the bracket.
64. Install battery carrier
Toyota Corolla.  Install battery carrier
  1. Install the battery carrier and 4 bolts.

    Torque: 13 nvm (132 Kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf)

65. Install air cleaner assembly with hose

torque: 7.0 Nvm (71 Kgf·cm, 62 in.Vlbf)

66. Install cylinder head cover no.2

Torque: 7.0 Nvm (71 Kgf·cm, 62 in.Vlbf)

67. Install hood sub–assy

torque: 13 nvm (130 Kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf)

68. Inspect hood sub–assy 69. Adjust hood sub–assy 70. Add automatic transaxle fluid 71. Inspect automatic transaxle fluid 72. Adjust shift lever position 73. Inspect shift lever position 74. Inspect front wheel ariment 75. Check abs speed sensor signal (w/ abs)

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