2008 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Automatic Transaxle Unit: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE NO. 2 BREATHER PLUG 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the breather plug hose from the transaxle case.
      Fig 1: Identifying Breather Plug Hose
      G05836326Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the breather plug from the breather plug hose.
    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the O-ring from the breather plug.
    4. Using a screwdriver, remove the breather plug cap from the breather breather plug hose.
      Fig 2: Identifying Breather Plug Hose, Breather Plug Cap And Breather Plug
      G05836327Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut, washer, and control shaft lever from the control shaft.
      Fig 3: Identifying Control Shaft Lever Washer And Nut
      G05836328Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and the park/neutral position switch assembly from the transaxle case.
      NOTE: Before removing the park/neutral position switch, remove any dirt or rust on the installation portion of the control shaft. Be sure to remove the switch straight along the shaft while being careful not to deform the plate spring that supports the shaft. If the plate spring is deformed, the park/neutral switch cannot be reinstalled correctly.
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