Continuously Variable Transaxle Assembly Removal

Transmission. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
K111F Cvt. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

  2. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE

  3. REMOVE OIL COOLER

  4. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

  5. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH

  6. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

  7. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

  8. REMOVE GROUND CABLE

  9. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE

  10. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT

  11. REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

  12. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

  13. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET

  14. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

  15. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

  16. REMOVE CVT OIL PUMP TYPE T OIL SEAL

Continuously Variable Transaxle Assembly -- Removal



1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

  1. Remove the engine with transaxle (RAV4_ACA30 RM000003PXM007X.html).



2. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the oil cooler.



3. REMOVE OIL COOLER


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses from the continuously variable transaxle.

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and oil cooler from the continuously variable transaxle.



4. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the terminal cap.

  1. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.



5. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket LH from the continuously variable transaxle.



6. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and front engine mounting bracket from the continuously variable transaxle.



7. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and rear engine mounting bracket from the continuously variable transaxle.



8. REMOVE GROUND CABLE


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Detach the clamp.

  1. Remove the bolt and ground cable.



9. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE

  1. for Front Side:
    Disconnect the transmission wire connector, park/neutral position switch connector and 3 revolution sensor connectors, and detach the 3 wire harness clamps from the continuously variable transaxle.



  1. for Rear Side:
    Disconnect the oil pressure sensor connector and detach the 2 wire harness clamps from the continuously variable transaxle.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.K111F Cvt.Continuously Variable Transaxle System.Continuously Variable Transaxle Assembly Removal



10. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.K111F Cvt.Continuously Variable Transaxle System.Continuously Variable Transaxle Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the flywheel housing under cover.

  1. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the 6 bolts and remove each bolt while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.



11. REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 8 bolts and continuously variable transaxle from the engine.

    NOTICE:
    To prevent damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the transaxle and engine.


12. 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.



13. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and transmission control cable bracket from the continuously variable transaxle.



14. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


  1. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 wire harness clamp brackets from the continuously variable transaxle.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.K111F Cvt.Continuously Variable Transaxle System.Continuously Variable Transaxle Assembly Removal



15. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the torque converter from the continuously variable transaxle.



16. REMOVE CVT OIL PUMP TYPE T OIL SEAL
NOTICE:
  1. Do not remove the front oil pump assembly from the CVT main body, as there is the possibility of the entry of dust and foreign matter.
  2. Clean the work area, the tools to be used, and other equipment, etc. thoroughly before the operation, as there is the possibility that a CVT malfunction, which could prevent the vehicle from running, could occur if dust or fine foreign matter enters the CVT.
  3. Do not use cotton work gloves, cloths, or paper towels, etc. that may produce lint, etc.
  4. Perform the operation as quickly as possible, as dust and foreign matter could enter the CVT while the torque convertor is not attached to it.
  5. Do not use the air gun until the torque convertor has been installed, as it could cause dust and foreign matter to be stirred up.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.K111F Cvt.Continuously Variable Transaxle System.Continuously Variable Transaxle Assembly Removal

  1. Clean the tips of both the claws of the SST and the center bolt.

  1. Using the SST, remove the CVT oil pump type T oil seal.

    SST
    09308-10010
    NOTICE:
    1. Pay attention to the angle of the claws when opening them, and ensure that they do not come into contact with the oil pump housing, as there is the possibility that metal particles could be produced if they do.