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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2002HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINCONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSA/T, M/T - ALIGNMENT PIN SERVICE PRECAUTION
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T-SB-0053-08
May 8, 2008
Alignment Pin Installation during Transmission/Transaxle Assembly Installation
Service Category
Drivetrain
Section
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
The purpose of this TSB is to provide information regarding the installation of alignment pins during transmission/transaxle assembly installation. Missing alignment pins may result in incorrect alignment and failure of the transmission/transaxle assembly. Use the information below when installing a transmission/transaxle assembly.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
Repair Procedure
1. Inspect the rear side of the engine block assembly for 2 alignment pins.
^ If there are less than 2 alignment pins present one may have been removed with the transmission/transaxle assembly. Check the removed assembly for the missing alignment pins. Go to step 2.
^ If there are 2 alignment pins present the transmissionltransaxle assembly may be installed following the applicable Repair Manual procedure.
NOTE:
A missing alignment pin may result in failure of the transmissionltransaxle assembly.
2. Install the missing alignment pin(s).
^ Refer to the applicable Repair Manual procedure for location of the cylinder block rear side alignment pins.
NOTE
In the Repair Manual, the alignment pin is referred to as a "straight pin."
May 8, 2008
Alignment Pin Installation during Transmission/Transaxle Assembly Installation
Service Category
Drivetrain
Section
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
The purpose of this TSB is to provide information regarding the installation of alignment pins during transmission/transaxle assembly installation. Missing alignment pins may result in incorrect alignment and failure of the transmission/transaxle assembly. Use the information below when installing a transmission/transaxle assembly.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
Repair Procedure
1. Inspect the rear side of the engine block assembly for 2 alignment pins.
^ If there are less than 2 alignment pins present one may have been removed with the transmission/transaxle assembly. Check the removed assembly for the missing alignment pins. Go to step 2.
^ If there are 2 alignment pins present the transmissionltransaxle assembly may be installed following the applicable Repair Manual procedure.
NOTE:
A missing alignment pin may result in failure of the transmissionltransaxle assembly.
2. Install the missing alignment pin(s).
^ Refer to the applicable Repair Manual procedure for location of the cylinder block rear side alignment pins.
NOTE
In the Repair Manual, the alignment pin is referred to as a "straight pin."
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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.