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Manual Transaxle Unit: Removal
- REMOVE HOOD
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Adjust the hood (See ADJUSTMENT ).
- 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)
- DISCONNECT RADIATOR RESERVOIR
Remove the bolt and disconnect the radiator reservoir.
Torque: 4.9 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 43 in.lbf)
- REMOVE BATTERY
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE ASSEMBLY WITH AIR HOSE AND ECM BOX
- Remove the 2 bolts and ECM cover.
Torque: 6.9 N.m (70 kgf.cm, 61 in.lbf)
- Disconnect the ECM connectors from the ECM.
- Remove the ECM outlet duct.
- Remove the air cleaner case assembly with the air hose.
- Remove the 3 bolts and ECM box.
Torque: 6.9 N.m (70 kgf.cm, 61 in.lbf)
- 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)
- Remove the 2 bolts and ECM cover.
- DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLE
- Remove the 2 clips and washers.
- Remove the 2 clips and disconnect the control cables from the transaxle.
- DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE
Remove the 2 set bolts of the 2 ground cables from the transaxle.
- DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR AND BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTORS
- DISCONNECT CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER
- 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)
- Remove the 2 set bolts of the clutch release cylinder and clutch line bracket.
Torque: 12 N.m (120 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
- Remove the 4 set bolts of the clutch line.
- REMOVE STARTER
- Disconnect the starter connector.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
- Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
Torque: 37 N.m (378 kgf.cm, 28 ft.lbf)
- REMOVE CONTROL CABLE BRACKET
- Disconnect the wire harness from the clamp.
- Remove the 2 bolts, clamp and control cable bracket from the transaxle.
Torque: 25 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)
- REMOVE 2 TRANSAXLE UPPER SIDE MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque: 64 N.m (650 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf)
- DISCONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- 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.
- DISCONNECT TUBE CLAMP
Remove the bolt and disconnect the tube clamp.
Torque: 7.8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf)
- ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE HANGER
- Disconnect the 2 PCV hoses.
- 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)
- 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. - 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)
- 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)
- RAISE VEHICLE CAUTION: Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.
- REMOVE CENTER, LH AND RH ENGINE UNDER COVERS
- 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)
- REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
- Disconnect the 2 heated oxygen sensors.
Torque: 44 N.m (450 kgf.cm, 33 ft.lbf)
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.
- Remove the 4 bolts, compression springs and 2 gaskets.
Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)
- Disconnect the front exhaust pipe from the pipe supports and remove it.
- Disconnect the 2 heated oxygen sensors.
- DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK
- Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link.
Torque: 44 N.m (450 kgf.cm, 33 ft.lbf)
- Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link.
- 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)
- 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)
- SUPPORT FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER WITH LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Using a transmission jack, support the front suspension member with lower suspension arm.
- 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.
Courtesy 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)
- REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING INSULATOR AND RACKET
- Remove the bolt and engine rear mounting insulator.
Torque: 87 N.m (890 kgf.cm, 64 ft.lbf)
- Remove the 3 bolts and engine rear mounting bracket.
Torque: 64 N.m (650 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf)
- Remove the bolt and engine rear mounting insulator.
- JACK UP TRANSAXLE SLIGHTLY
Using a transmission jack, support the transaxle.
- 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)
- REMOVE TRANSAXLE
Lower the engine left side and remove the transaxle from the engine.
Courtesy 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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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.