Overhaul - U140E & U140F: Removal & Installation Lexus RX I

Removal

1. Remove engine undercover. Remove drain plug and drain transaxle fluid. Remove 18 oil pan bolts, oil pan and gasket. Check for steel or brass particles in oil pan. Remove 3 oil pan magnets.
2. Remove 3 bolts and oil strainer. Remove and discard "O" ring from oil strainer. Disconnect 5 shift solenoid connectors. Remove fluid temperature sensor. see scheme 8 Separate wire harness from clamps. Remove 17 valve body bolts. Note bolt length and location for reassembly reference. (Scheme 16) Remove valve body assembly.

Installation

1. Install magnets in oil pan in original locations. Align groove in manual valve with pin in manual valve lever. Push valve body assembly against accumulator piston springs and check ball body to assist in installation. Install valve body bolts. Hand tighten 2 bolts temporarily. (Scheme 16) These bolts are positioning bolts.
2. Ensure valve body is aligned. Ensure bolts are installed in correct locations. For bolt length, see «VALVE BODY BOLT IDENTIFICATION»(ref-99709-S26560926282001073000000) table. Tighten bolts to 97 INCH lbs. (11 N.m). Install NEW "O" ring on oil strainer. Tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-99709-S12364189562001073000000). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

VALVE BODY BOLT IDENTIFICATION

Scheme 16