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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA19964RUNNER BASE, RWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/TREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RAV4INSTALLATION (2WD)
1996 Toyota 4Runner Base, RWD, Automatic
Installation (2WD)
1996 Toyota 4Runner Base, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Installation (2WD)
- Before installing transaxle, use dial indicator to check drive plate runout. Drive plate runout should be checked right next to starter ring on drive plate. Replace drive plate runout if runout exceeds .0079" (.200 mm).
- 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 surface on transaxle. See Figure.
- Torque converter depth should be more than .502" (12.75 mm). If torque converter depth is less than specified, check for improperly seated torque converter.
- 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 Gray-colored torque converter bolt is installed first before installing remaining torque converter bolts.
- When installing suspension crossmember and engine mount crossmember, ensure all bolts and nuts are installed before tightening to specification. See Figure.
- Use NEW gaskets and NEW nuts when installing front exhaust pipe. Adjust all cables and fill with ATF. See appropriate TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T article.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.