Transmission. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
U151F Automatic Transaxle. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Transmission Wire -- Removal |
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER |
3. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID |
Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the ATF.
Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
- Torque:
- 47 N*m{479 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf}
4. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Remove the 18 bolts, oil pan and gasket.
- NOTICE:
- Some fluid will remain in the oil pan. Carefully remove the oil pan sub-assembly.
Remove the 2 magnets from the oil pan.
Examine the particles in the pan.
Use the removed magnets to collect any steel chips. Look carefully at the chips and particles in the pan and on the magnet to see the type of wear which might be found in the transaxle.
Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and plate wear
Brass (non-magnetic): bushing wear
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5. REMOVE TRANSMISSION WIRE |
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Disconnect the 7 shift solenoid valve connectors.
Remove the bolt, lock plate and ATF temperature sensor.
Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
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Remove the bolt and transmission wire connector.
Remove the O-ring from the transmission wire.
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