MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSY (From July, 2003): Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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COMPONENTS: Partial engine assy (See COMPONENTS )

  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  2. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (SEE  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (SEE  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE CLUTCH ACCUMULATOR ASSY (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  5. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER ASSY (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
  6. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
    2. Disconnect the back-up lamp switch connector, speedometer sensor connector and starter connector.
  7. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the engine wire No. 3.
      Fig 1: Removing Bolt & Disconnect Engine Wire No. 3
      G02890182Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 wire harness clamps.
      Fig 2: Removing Bolts & 2 Wire Harness Clamps
      G02890183Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE STARTER ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and starter assy.
      Fig 3: Removing Bolts & Starter Assy
      G02890184Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FR 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket FR.
      Fig 4: Removing Bolts & Engine Mounting Bracket FR
      G02890185Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION CASE PROTECTOR 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and manual transmission case protector.
      Fig 5: Removing Bolts & Manual Transmission Case Protector
      G02890186Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET NO. 1 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and exhaust pipe support bracket No. 1.
      Fig 6: Removing Bolts & Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket No. 1
      G02890187Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting insulator LH.
      Fig 7: Removing Bolts & Engine Mounting Insulator LH
      G02890188Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSY 
    1. Remove the 10 bolts.
    2. Separate and remove the transaxle from the engine.
    Fig 8: Removing Transaxle To Engine Bolts
    G02890189Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. INSTALL MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSY 
    1. Align the input shaft with the clutch disc and install the transaxle to the engine.
    2. Install the 10 bolts.

      Torque: 

      Bolt A: 64 N.m (653 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf) 

      Bolt B: 46 N.m (470 kgf.cm, 34 ft.lbf) 

      Bolt C: 44 N.m (449 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 9: Installing Transaxle To Engine Bolts
      G02890190Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH 
    1. Install the engine mounting insulator LH with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 64 N.m (653 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf) 

    HINT:

    Tighten them in order: A, B, C and D.

    Fig 10: Installing Engine Mounting Insulator LH
    G02890191Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET NO. 1 
    1. Install the exhaust pipe support bracket No. 1 with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 19 N.m (194 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 11: Installing Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket No. 1
      G02890192Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. INSTALL MANUAL TRANSMISSION CASE PROTECTOR 
    1. Install the manual transmission case protector with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 18 N.m (184 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 12: Installing Manual Transmission Case Protector
      G02890193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FR 
    1. Install the engine mounting bracket FR with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 64 N.m (653 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 13: Installing Engine Mounting Bracket FR
      G02890194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. INSTALL STARTER ASSY 
    1. Install the starter assy with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 39 N.m (398 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 14: Installing Starter Assy With Bolts
      G02890195Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP 
    1. Install the 2 wire harness clamps with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 8.4 N.m (86 kgf.cm, 74 in.lbf) 

      Fig 15: Installing Wire Harness Clamps
      G02890196Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. INSTALL ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 
    1. Connect the engine wire No. 3 with the bolt.

      Torque: 9.6 N.m (98 kgf.cm, 85 in.lbf) 

      Fig 16: Connecting Ground Wire No. 3
      G02890197Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Install the wire harness clamp.
    2. Connect the back-up lamp switch connector, speedometer sensor connector and starter connector.
  24. INSTALL CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER ASSY (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
  25. INSTALL CLUTCH ACCUMULATOR ASSY (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  26. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (SEE  INSTALLATION  ) 
  27. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (SEE  INSTALLATION  ) 
  28. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
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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.