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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011FJ CRUISER 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTREMOVAL
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)
Removal
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)SECTION Removal
A750E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
4. DISCONNECT OXYGEN SENSOR
5. REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST FRONT PIPE ASSEMBLY Removal
6. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Removal
7. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY Removal
8. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
(a) Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain ATF.
(b) Install a new gasket and drain plug.
Torque : 28 Nm (285 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf)
9. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and manifold stay.
10. REMOVE NO.2 MANIFOLD STAY
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and No. 2 manifold stay.
11. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and 2 clamps.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler inlet tube.
SST : 09023-12701
(c) Using SST, disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler outlet tube.
SST : 09023-12701
12. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the transmission control cable.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the transmission control cable.
13. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR
(a) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
(b) Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
(c) Disconnect the 2 speed sensor connectors.
14. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
15. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY Removal
16. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER
(a) Remove the flywheel housing side cover from the cylinder block.
17. SUPPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
(a) Support the automatic transmission assembly with a transmission jack.
18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET LH
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member bracket LH.
19. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension member bracket RH.
20. REMOVE NO.3 FRAME CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 4 bolts on the No. 3 frame crossmember sub-assembly.
(b) Remove the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and No. 3 frame crossmember sub-assembly.
21. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
(a) Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt.
(b) Hold the crankshaft pulley nut with a wrench and remove the 6 bolts.
(c) Remove the 9 bolts.
(d) Separate and remove the automatic transmission.
22. REMOVE REAR NO.1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting insulator rear from the automatic transmission.
23. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.