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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 910 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (ATM))AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (U151E)REPLACEMENT

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Automatic Transaxle (U151E): Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. 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 OVERHAUL )
REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (SEE OVERHAUL )
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
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 Bolt
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REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
1. Disconnect the wire harnesses from the 2 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 disconnect the wire harness.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Wire Harness
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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 CONNECTOR
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 Connector
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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 No.1.
  
  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. Disconnect the breather hose from the wire harness bracket.
  
  Fig 7: Disconnecting Breather Hose
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3. Remove the bolt and transmission oil filler tube sub-assy.
4. Remove the O-ring from the oil filler tube sub-assy.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Transmission Oil Filler Tube Sub-Assy Bolt
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REMOVE OIL COOLER INLET TUBE NO.1
1. Using SST and a wrench, disconnect the oil cooler inlet tube No.1.
  SST 09023-12700
  
  Fig 9: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Inlet Tube
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REMOVE OIL COOLER OUTLET TUBE NO.1
1. Using SST and a wrench, disconnect the oil cooler outlet tube No.1.
  SST 09023-12700
REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket FR.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts
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REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and nut.
2. Remove the exhaust pipe support bracket and exhaust pipe support bracket No.1 from the automatic transaxle.
  
  Fig 11: Removing Automatic Transaxle Assy
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3. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.
  HINT:
  
  There will be one green colored bolt.
  
  Fig 12: Removing Torque Converter Clutch Mounting Bolts
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4. Remove the 8 bolts.
5. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.
  
  Fig 13: Removing Automatic Transaxle Bolts
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REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY
REMOVE TRANSAXLE CASE COVER UPPER
1. Remove the 3 bolts and transmission case cover upper.
  
  Fig 14: Removing Transmission Case Cover Upper Bolts
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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 upper with the 3 bolts.
  Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 15: Installing Transmission Case Cover Upper Bolts
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INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY
1. Install the torque converter clutch to the automatic transaxle.
2. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension "A" between the transaxle fitting part of the engine and the converter fitting part of the drive plate.
  
  Fig 16: Measuring Dimension "A"
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3. Using vernier calipers and a straight edge, measure the dimension "B" shown in Fig 17 and check that "B" is greater than "A" (measured in step ( b)).
  Standard: A + 1 (0.03937 in.) mm or more
  
  NOTE: Remember to minus the thickness of the straight edge.