Automatic Transaxle Assembly Removal

Transmission. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
U151F Automatic Transaxle. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

  2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

  3. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

  4. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

  5. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

  6. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE

  7. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE

  8. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

  9. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

  10. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH

  11. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

  12. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

  13. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

  14. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET

  15. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE PROTECTOR

  16. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Automatic Transaxle Assembly -- Removal



1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
HINT:
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2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
  1. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the ATF.

  1. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

    Torque:
    49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}


3. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Disconnect the starter connector.

  1. Open the terminal cap, remove the nut, and disconnect the starter wire.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.



4. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

  1. Disconnect the transaxle wire connector.

  1. Disconnect the 2 speed sensor connectors.

  1. Disconnect the wire harness clamps.



5. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Disconnect the oil cooler outlet hose from the oil cooler tube and transaxle.

  1. Remove the bolt and oil cooler tube.



6. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE
  1. Disconnect the oil cooler outlet hose from the transaxle.



7. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Disconnect the hose from the transmission oil filler tube and transaxle, and remove it.



8. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 3 bolts and mounting bracket.



9. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 4 bolts and mounting bracket.



10. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 4 bolts and mounting bracket.



11. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. except K111F:
    Remove the 6 nuts, 2 bolts and transfer from the transaxle.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. for K111F:
    Remove the 6 nuts and transfer from the transaxle.



12. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.U151F Automatic Transaxle.Automatic Transaxle System.Automatic Transaxle Assembly  Removal
  1. Remove the 2 bolts and flywheel housing under cover.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.U151F Automatic Transaxle.Automatic Transaxle System.Automatic Transaxle Assembly  Removal
  1. Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 3 lower side mounting bolts.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 7 upper side mounting bolts.

  1. Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.



13. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the ATF dipstick.

  1. Remove the bolt and oil filler tube.



14. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
  1. Remove the 2 bolts and cable bracket.



15. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE PROTECTOR
  1. Remove the 2 bolts and protector.



16. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY