2005 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Manual Transaxle ASSY (MTM): Replacement

  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS 
  4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  6. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY (1ZZ-FE) REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY (2ZZ-GE)  ) 
  7. DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL 
  8. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSY 
  9. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO. 2 
    1. C59 T/M: Remove the 2 nuts caps, clips and No.2 cylinder head cover.
    2. C60 T/M: Remove the 3 bolts, nut and No.2 cylinder head cover.
  10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY 
  11. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSY 
  12. REMOVE BATTERY 
  13. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY 
  14. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.
      Fig 1: Removing Bolts And Battery Carrier
      G02634393Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR ASSY (W/CRUISE CONTROL) (See  CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR ASSY  ) 
  16. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 wire harness brackets.
      Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Disconnecting Wire Harness Brackets
      G02634394Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 ground cables.
      Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Ground Cables
      G02634395Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect the back-up lamp switch connector.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Back-Up Lamp Switch Connector
      G02634396Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. w/o ABS: Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Speed Sensor Connector
      G02634397Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. SEPARATE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER ASSY 
    1. Remove the 5 bolts, separate the release cylinder assy with clutch piping from the transaxle.
      Fig 6: Removing Bolts, Separating Release Cylinder Assy With Clutch Piping From Transaxle
      G02634398Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 clip, 2 washer and disconnect the cable end of the control cable assy from the transaxle.
    2. Remove the 2 clip and disconnect the control cable assy from the bracket.
      Fig 7: Separating Transmission Control Cable Assy
      G02634399Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE STARTER ASSY 
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
    2. Disconnect the connector.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and starter assy.
      Fig 8: Removing Bolts And Starter Assy
      G02634400Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY LH (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

    SST 09628-62011

  22. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY RH (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

    SST 09628-62011

  23. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

    SST 09023-38401

  24. DISCONNECT RETURN TUBE SUB-ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

    SST 09023-38401

  25. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (See  OVERHAUL (1ZZ-FE) OVERHAUL (2ZZ-GE)  ) 

    SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)

  26. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (See  OVERHAUL (1ZZ-FE) OVERHAUL (2ZZ-GE)  ) 

    SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)

  27. SUSPEND ENGINE ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 PCV hoses.
    2. C59 T/M: Install the No.1 and No.2 engine hangers in the correct direction.

      Parts No.: 

      NO. 1 engine hanger: 12281-22021 

      NO. 2 engine hanger: 12281-15040 

      Bolt: 91512-B1016 

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

      3. Fig 9: Installing No. 1 And No. 2 Engine Hangers In Correct Direction (C59 T/M)
      G02634401Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. C60 T/M: 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) 

    4. Attach the engine chain hoist to the hangers.
      CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other part.
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