HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION:

When using compressed air, always aim away from yourself to prevent Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) or kerosene from spraying on your face.

NOTICE:

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The automatic transaxle is composed of precision-made parts. Careful inspection before reassembly is necessary because even a small nick could cause fluid leakage or affect performance.

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The procedures are organized so that you work on only one component group at a time. This will help avoid confusion with similar-looking parts of different sub-assemblies being on your workbench at the same time.

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The component groups are inspected and repaired from the converter housing side.

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Whenever possible, complete the inspection, repair and reassembly before proceeding to the next component group. If a defect is found in a certain component group during reassembly, inspect and repair this group immediately. If a component group cannot be assembled because parts are being ordered, be sure to keep all parts of the group in a separate container while proceeding with disassembly, inspection, repair and reassembly of other component groups.

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Use of Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV is recommended.

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All disassembled parts should be cleaned, and compressed air should be blown through any fluid passages and holes.

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Dry all parts with compressed air. Never use cloth.

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The recommended ATF or kerosene should be used for cleaning.

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After cleaning, the parts should be arranged in the order they were removed for efficient inspection, repair and reassembly.

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New discs for the brakes and clutches must be soaked in ATF for at least 15 minutes before reassembly.

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All oil seal rings, clutch discs, clutch plates, rotating parts, and sliding surfaces should be coated with ATF prior to reassembly.

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All old gaskets and rubber O-rings must be replaced.

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Do not apply adhesive cement to gaskets or similar parts.

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Make sure that the ends of snap rings are not aligned with any cutouts. Make sure that snap rings are correctly installed into the grooves.

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If a worn bushing is to be replaced, the sub-assembly containing the bushing must also be replaced.

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Check the thrust bearings and races for wear or damage. Replace them if necessary.

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Use petroleum jelly to keep parts in place.

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When working with FIPG material, observe the following:

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Using a razor blade and a gasket scraper, remove all the old seal packing (FIPG) from the gasket surface.

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Thoroughly clean all components to remove any loose material.

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Clean both sealing surfaces with a non-residue solvent.

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Parts must be reassembled within 10 minutes of application. Otherwise, the seal packing (FIPG) must be removed and reapplied.