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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 759 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (ON-VEHICLE SERVICE))AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY (U151E)REPLACEMENT

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Automatic Transaxle ASSY (U151E): Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus ES 330. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (SEE REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION )
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (SEE REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION )
REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO. 2
1. Remove the bolt and transmission control cable bracket No. 2.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Transmission Control Cable Bracket No. 2
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REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
1. Disconnect the wire harnesses from the clamps.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 clamps.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Wire Harness Clamp
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DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
1. Remove the bolt and wire harness.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Wire Harness With Bolt
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REMOVE STARTER ASSY
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
3. Remove the 2 bolts and starter assy.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Starter Assy
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DISCONNECT CONNECTORS
1. Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
2. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
3. Disconnect the 2 transmission revolution sensor connectors
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Connectors
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REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET NO. 1
1. Remove the bolt and oil cooler tube clamp.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and transmission control cable bracket.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Transmission Control Cable Bracket No. 1
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REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSY
1. Remove the ATF level gauge.
2. Remove the bolt and oil filer tube.
3. Remove the O-ring from the oil filler tube.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Transmission Oil Filler Tube Sub-Assy
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REMOVE OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO. 1
1. Using SST and spanner, disconnect the oil cooler inlet tube No. 1.
  SST 09023-12700
  
  Fig 8: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Inlet Tube No. 1
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2. Disconnect the breather hose from the wire harness bracket.
  
  Fig 9: Disconnecting Breather Hose From Wire Harness Bracket
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REMOVE OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO. 1
1. Using SST and spanner, disconnect the oil cooler outlet tube No. 1.
  SST 09023-12700
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FR
1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket FR.
  
  Fig 10: Removing 3 Bolts And Engine Mounting Bracket Front
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REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and flywheel housing under cover.
  
  Fig 11: Removing 2 Bolts And Flywheel Housing Under Cover
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2. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
  
  Fig 12: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt For Remove
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3. Remove the 8 bolts.
4. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.
  
  Fig 13: Removing Automatic Transaxle With Bolts
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REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY
REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE COVER UPPER
1. Remove the 3 bolts and transmission case cover.
  
  Fig 14: Removing 3 Bolts And Transmission Case Cover
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INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY (SEE INSPECTION )
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32010, 09351-32020)
INSTALL TRANSAXLE CASE COVER UPPER
1. Install the transmission case cover with the 3 bolts.
  Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 15: Installing Transmission Case Cover With 3 Bolts
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INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY
1. Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic transaxle.
2. Using vernier calipers, measure dimension "A" between the transaxle fitting part and the converter fitting part of the drive plate.
  
  Fig 16: Measuring Dimension Between Transaxle Fitting Part And Converter Fitting Part Of Drive Plate
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3. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure dimension "B" shown in the illustration and check that "B" is greater than "A" measured in (b).
  Standard: A + 1 mm or more
  
  NOTE: Do not add the thickness of the straight edge.