Manual Transaxle Unit: Removal

2005 Toyota Celica GT-S, StandardSECTION Removal
  1. REMOVE HOOD 

    HINT:

    At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Adjust the hood (See ADJUSTMENT ).

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER Remove the 2 nut caps, clips and No. 2 cylinder head cover. 

    Remove the 4 bolts and No. 2 cylinder head cover.

    Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 62 in.lbf) 

  3. DISCONNECT RADIATOR RESERVOIR 

    Remove the bolt and disconnect the radiator reservoir.

    Torque: 4.9 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 43 in.lbf) 

  4. REMOVE BATTERY 
  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE ASSEMBLY WITH AIR HOSE AND ECM BOX 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and ECM cover.

      Torque: 6.9 N.m (70 kgf.cm, 61 in.lbf) 

    2. Disconnect the ECM connectors from the ECM.
    3. Remove the ECM outlet duct.
    4. Remove the air cleaner case assembly with the air hose.
    5. Remove the 3 bolts and ECM box.

      Torque: 6.9 N.m (70 kgf.cm, 61 in.lbf) 

    6. Disconnect the wire harness, and remove the 2 nuts, bolt and battery carrier.

    Torque: 

    Bolt: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf) 

    Nut: 12 N.m (120 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 

  6. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLE 
    1. Remove the 2 clips and washers.
    2. Remove the 2 clips and disconnect the control cables from the transaxle.
  7. DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE 

    Remove the 2 set bolts of the 2 ground cables from the transaxle.

  8. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR AND BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTORS 
    Fig 1: Removing 2 Set Bolts Of 2 Ground Cables From Transaxle
    G02601235Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. DISCONNECT CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER 
    1. Remove the 4 set bolts of the clutch line.

      Torque: 

      Bolt A: 12 N.m (120 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 

      Bolt B: 4.9 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 43 in.lbf) 

    2. Remove the 2 set bolts of the clutch release cylinder and clutch line bracket.

    Torque: 12 N.m (120 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 2: Removing 4 Set Bolts Of Clutch Line
    G02601236Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE STARTER 
    1. Disconnect the starter connector.
    2. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.

    Torque: 37 N.m (378 kgf.cm, 28 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 3: Removing 2 Bolts & Starter
    G02601237Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE CONTROL CABLE BRACKET 
    1. Disconnect the wire harness from the clamp.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, clamp and control cable bracket from the transaxle.

    Torque: 25 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 4: Removing 2 Bolts, Clamp & Control Cable Bracket From Transaxle
    G02601238Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE 2 TRANSAXLE UPPER SIDE MOUNTING BOLTS 

    Torque: 64 N.m (650 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf) 

  13. DISCONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  14. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
    Fig 5: Removing 2 Transaxle Upper Side Mounting Bolts
    G02601239Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED AND RETURN TUBES 

    Using SST, disconnect the pressure feed and return tubes. SST 09023-38400

    Torque: 40 N.m (410 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf) 

    HINT:

    • Use torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
    • This torque value is effective in case that SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Pressure Feed & Return Tubes Using SST
    G02601240Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. DISCONNECT TUBE CLAMP 

    Remove the bolt and disconnect the tube clamp.

    Torque: 7.8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf) 

    Fig 7: Removing Bolt & Disconnecting Tube Clamp
    G02601241Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE HANGER 
    1. Disconnect the 2 PCV hoses.
    2. Install the No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers in the correct direction.

      Parts No.: 

      No. 1 engine hanger: 12281-88600 

      No. 2 engine hanger: 12282-88600 

      Bolt: 91512-61020 

      Torque: 38 N.m (387 kgf.cm, 28 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 8: Installing No. 1 & No. 2 Engine Hangers In Correct Direction
      G02601242Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
    CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other part.
  18. REMOVE ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET 3 SET BOLTS AND NUT 

    Torque: 

    Bolt A: 60 N.m (610 kgf.cm, 44 ft.lbf) 

    Nut B: 80 N.m (820 kgf.cm, 59 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 9: Removing Engine Left Mounting Bracket 3 Set Bolts & Nut
    G02601243Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET 

    Lower the transaxle side, and remove the bolt and engine left mounting bracket.

    Torque: 60 N.m (610 kgf.cm, 44 ft.lbf) 

  20. RAISE VEHICLE 
    CAUTION: Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.
  21. REMOVE CENTER, LH AND RH ENGINE UNDER COVERS 
    Fig 10: Removing Bolt & Engine Left Mounting Bracket
    G02601244Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL 

    Oil grade: API GL-4 or GL-5 

    Viscosity: SAE 75W-90 

    Capacity: 1.9 liters (2.0 US qts, 1.7 Imp. qts) 

    Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf) 

  23. REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  24. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE 
    1. Disconnect the 2 heated oxygen sensors.

      Torque: 44 N.m (450 kgf.cm, 33 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 11: Identifying Filler Plug
      G02601245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.

      • Before installing the heated oxygen sensor, twist the sensor wire counterclockwise 3 and 1/2 turns.
      • After installing the heated oxygen sensor, check that the sensor wire is not twisted. If it is twisted, remove the heated oxygen sensor and reinstall it.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts, compression springs and 2 gaskets.

      Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) 

    3. Disconnect the front exhaust pipe from the pipe supports and remove it.
  25. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  26. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK 
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link.

      Torque: 44 N.m (450 kgf.cm, 33 ft.lbf) 

    2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
  27. DISCONNECT ENGINE REAR MOUNT INSULATOR AND FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER 

    Remove the bolt (bolt A) and 3 nuts, and disconnect the engine rear mount insulator and front suspension member.

    Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf) 

  28. DISCONNECT ENGINE FRONT MOUNT INSULATOR AND FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER 

    Remove the 2 bolts (bolt B) and disconnect the engine front mount insulator and front suspension member.

    Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf) 

  29. SUPPORT FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER WITH LOWER SUSPENSION ARM 

    Using a transmission jack, support the front suspension member with lower suspension arm.

  30. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER WITH LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND PS GEAR ASSEMBLY 

    Remove the 6 bolts (bolt C, D and E) and front suspension member with lower suspension arm and PS gear assembly.

    Fig 12: Removing Bolts & Disconnecting Engine Front Mount Insulator & Front Suspension Member
    G02601246Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Torque: 

    Bolt C: 157 N.m (1,600 kgf.cm, 116 ft.lbf) 

    Bolt D: 157 N.m (1,600 kgf.cm, 116 ft.lbf) 

    Bolt E: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf) 

  31. REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING INSULATOR AND RACKET 
    1. Remove the bolt and engine rear mounting insulator.

      Torque: 87 N.m (890 kgf.cm, 64 ft.lbf) 

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and engine rear mounting bracket.

    Torque: 64 N.m (650 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf) 

  32. JACK UP TRANSAXLE SLIGHTLY 

    Using a transmission jack, support the transaxle.

    Fig 13: Removing Bolt & Engine Rear Mounting Insulator
    G02601247Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE 4 TRANSAXLE LOWER SIDE MOUNTING BOLTS 

    Torque: 

    Bolt A: 47 N.m (480 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf) 

    Bolt B: 23 N.m (230 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf) 

  34. REMOVE TRANSAXLE 

    Lower the engine left side and remove the transaxle from the engine.

    Fig 14: Removing 4 Transaxle Lower Side Mounting Bolts
    G02601248Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.

    • Align the input shaft with the clutch disc and install the transaxle to the engine.
    • Temporarily tighten the transaxle mounting bolts.
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