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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA19964RUNNER BASE, RWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/TREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TERCELREMOVAL
1996 Toyota 4Runner Base, RWD, Automatic
Automatic Transmission Tercel: Removal
1996 Toyota 4Runner Base, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Removal
- 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.
- Remove starter. Remove 2 upper transaxle-to-cylinder block bolts located at top of transaxle. Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower engine covers.
- Support engine with hoist. Remove front wheels. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove axle shafts from transaxle. See appropriate AXLE SHAFTS article in AXLE SHAFTS & TRANSFER CASES section.
- 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. Support transaxle with transmission jack. Remove 2 vertical bottom bolts from front (radiator side) transaxle mount.
- 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.
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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.