Toyota Sienna Quiz
U151e automatic transaxle

Removal

In this manual: U151e automatic transaxle
Introduction — 55Service specifications — 7Maintenance — 7Engine — 264U151e automatic transaxle — 108Transfer — 19Propeller shaft — 8Drive shaft — 14Differential — 16Axle — 18Suspension — 37Tire and wheel — 54Brake control — 141Parking brake — 16Steering Column — 11Power steering — 18Air conditioning — 106Supplemental restraint system — 146Seat belt — 22Theft deterrent — 14Engine immobiliser — 17Cruise control — 65Lighting — 61Wiper and washer — 13Door lock — 42Meter — 28Audio / visual — 94Navigation — 108Park assist / monitoring — 33Horn — 5Garage door opener — 42GR-FE Engine control system — 126Supplemental restraint system — 147Other system — 14Windshield / windowglass — 43Mirror — 23Instrument panel — 6Seat belt — 22Seat — 92Engine hood / door — 104Exterior — 39Interior — 5Sliding roof — 9Multiplex communication — 18Can communication — 23
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1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1

3. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

(a) Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the ATF.

(b) Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)

4. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUBASSEMBLY

REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUBASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 18 bolts, oil pan and gasket.

NOTICE: Some fluid will remain in the oil pan. Carefully remove the oil pan so that fluid remaining in the pan does not spill out.
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUBASSEMBLY

(b) Remove the 2 magnets from the oil pan.

REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUBASSEMBLY

(c) Examine particles in the pan.

(1) Collect any steel chips using the removed magnets. Look carefully at the chips and particles in the pan and on the magnets to see the type of wear which might be found in the transaxle.

Result: Steel (magnetic): Wear of the bearing, gear or plate Brass (non-magnetic): Wear of the bearing

5. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE

DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE

(a) Disconnect the 7 shift solenoid valve connectors.

(b) Remove the bolt and lock plate, and disconnect the ATF temperature sensor.

6. REMOVE TRANSMISSION WIRE

REMOVE TRANSMISSION WIRE

(a) Disconnect the transmission wire connector.

(b) Remove the bolt and transmission wire.

(c) Remove the O-ring from the transmission wire.

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