Automatic Transmission Assembly Removal

Drivetrain. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25
A343E Automatic Transmission Transaxle. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. PRECAUTION

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  5. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

  6. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

  7. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

  8. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

  9. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

  10. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE

  11. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY

  12. SUPPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

  13. REMOVE NO. 3 FRAME CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  14. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

  15. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

  16. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT

  17. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY

  18. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

  19. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET

  20. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

Automatic Transmission Assembly -- Removal



1. PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (HILUX_TGN26 RM000004QR1006X.html).


2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (HILUX_TGN26 RM000004QR300CX.html).


3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER


5. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

  1. w/ Secondary Air Injection System:
    Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector and detach the wire harness clamp.

  1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector and detach the wire harness clamp.

  1. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 compression springs.

  1. Remove the front exhaust pipe from the exhaust pipe support.



6. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
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7. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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8. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

  1. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain ATF.

  1. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

    Torque:
    20 N*m{205 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}


9. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Remove the oil level dipstick.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and transmission oil filler tube.

  1. Remove the O-ring from the transmission oil filler tube.



10. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the outlet oil cooler tube and inlet oil cooler tube.



    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 clamps.



11. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.A343E Automatic Transmission Transaxle.Automatic Transmission System (For 2Tr-Fe).Automatic Transmission Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the nut and clip, and disconnect the transmission control cable.



12. SUPPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Support the automatic transmission assembly with a transmission jack.



13. REMOVE NO. 3 FRAME CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Detach the wire harness clamp from the No. 3 frame crossmember.



    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.A343E Automatic Transmission Transaxle.Automatic Transmission System (For 2Tr-Fe).Automatic Transmission Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the 4 set bolts of the rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator.

  1. Remove the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and No. 3 frame crossmember.



14. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.A343E Automatic Transmission Transaxle.Automatic Transmission System (For 2Tr-Fe).Automatic Transmission Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the 4 bolts, ground cable and engine mounting insulator.

    Text in Illustration
    *1
    		Ground Cable


15. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and heat insulator.



    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.A343E Automatic Transmission Transaxle.Automatic Transmission System (For 2Tr-Fe).Automatic Transmission Assembly Removal

  1. Tilt the transmission downward.

    NOTICE:
    Make sure the cooling fan does not contact the fan shroud.


  1. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector, transmission wire connector, ATF temperature sensor connector and 3 speed sensor connectors.


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.A343E Automatic Transmission Transaxle.Automatic Transmission System (For 2Tr-Fe).Automatic Transmission Assembly Removal

  1. Disconnect the 4 wire harness clamps.



16. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT

  1. Remove the flywheel housing dust seal.

  1. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt.



    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench and remove the 6 torque converter setting bolts.



17. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and manifold stay.



18. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Remove the 7 bolts and automatic transmission assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Do not use excess force to pry off the transmission assembly.


19. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.A343E Automatic Transmission Transaxle.Automatic Transmission System (For 2Tr-Fe).Automatic Transmission Assembly Removal

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



20. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the torque converter from the automatic transmission assembly.