2000 Toyota Sienna LE V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Part 2

41. TURN TRANSAXLE CASE AROUND
42. REMOVE OVERDRIVE UNIT

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a. Remove the thirteen bolts.

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b. Tap on the circumference of the overdrive case with a plastic hammer to remove the overdrive case and gasket.

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c. Remove the overdrive planetary gear from transaxle case.

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d. Remove the overdrive brake drum from the transaxle case.

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e. Remove the overdrive clutch apply gasket and overdrive brake apply gasket.

43. REMOVE FIRST AND REVERSE BRAKE PISTON

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a. Remove the piston return spring. Place SST, compress the return spring evenly by tightening the bolt gradually.
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32040)

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- Using snap ring Pliers, remove the snap ring.
- Remove SST.
- Remove the return spring from the case.

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b. Apply compressed air into the passage of the case to remove the piston.

HINT: Hold the piston so it is not slanted and blow with the gun slightly away from the oil hole.

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c. If the piston does not pop out with compressed air, use needle-nose pliers to remove it.

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d. Remove the two O-rings from the piston.

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44. REMOVE SNAP RING FROM TRANSAXLE CASE

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45. REMOVE PARKING LOCK PAWL BRACKET
46. REMOVE MANUAL VALVE SHAFT

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a. Using a cold chisel and hammer, cut the collar.

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b. Remove the retaining spring.

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c. Using a pin punch and hammer, drive out the pin.

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d. Slide out the shaft from the transaxle case and remove the manual valve lever and parking lock rod.

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47. REMOVE MANUAL VALVE SHAFT OIL SEAL
Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal.

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48. REMOVE PIN, SPRING AND PARKING LOCK PAWL

Differential Component Parts Removal

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1. MEASURE DIFFERENTIAL TOTAL PRELOAD
Using a torque meter, measure the total preload and make a note of it.

2. REMOVE LH BEARING RETAINER

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a. Remove the six bolts.

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b. Using a large screwdriver, remove the LH bearing retainer.

NOTICE: Wrap the screwdriver in a rag, etc. to avoid damage t the case and retainer.

3. REMOVE RH RETAINER

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a. Remove the six bolts.

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b. Using a large screwdriver, remove the RH retainer.

NOTICE: Wrap the screwdriver in a rag, etc. to avoid damage to case and retainer.

4. REMOVE CARRIER COVER

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a. Remove the eleven bolts.

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b. Tap the carrier cover with a plastic hammer to remove it.

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c. Remove the apply gasket.

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5. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CASE
Remove the differential case, outer case and shim from the transaxle case.

6. REMOVE DRIVE PINION CAP

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a. Remove the bolt.

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b. Using pliers, pull out the drive pinion cap.
c. Remove the O-rings from the cap.

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7. MEASURE DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
Using a torque meter, measure the drive pinion preload.

Preload (at starting):
Roused bearing 0.5 - 0.8 Nm (5 - 8 kgf-cm, 4.3 - 6.9 inch lbs.)


The total preload measured in step 1 minus the drive pinion preload equals 0.1 - 0.2 Nm (1.3 - 2.0 kgf-cm, 1.1 - 1.7 inch lbs.). If the result is not within this specification, the side bearing preload is bad.

8. REMOVE COUNTER DRIVEN GEAR

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a. Using a chisel, loosen the staked part of the nut.

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b. Using Special Service Tool (SST) to hold the gear, remove the nut.
SST 09330-00021, 09350-32014 (09351-32032)

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c. Using SST, remove the gear and bearing.
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32061)

9. REMOVE OUTER RACE, SPACER AND OIL SLINGER

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a. Using SST, remove the outer race.
SST 09350-32014 (09308-10010)

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b. Remove the spacer and oil slinger.

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10. REMOVE SENSOR ROTOR
11. REMOVE DRIVE PINION

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a. Using SST, remove the snap ring.
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32050)

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b. Install the bar into the case hole to drive out the drive pinion.
c. Using a press, drive out the drive pinion from transaxle case.

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d. Remove the bearing cage from drive pinion.


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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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