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Servicing - A/t: Other Toyota Corolla VIII

Automatic Trans 13 illustrations ~1672 words

Avalon, Camry, Celica 2.2L, Corolla 1.6L & Tercel With 3-Speed Transaxle

Check transmission fluid level and transmission/differential fluid level every 15,000 miles or 24 months. Transmission/differential fluid reservoir is independent from the transmission. Under normal operating conditions service interval is not available for transmission fluid and differential fluid. Under severe conditions such as trailer towing, police, taxi, local delivery service or operating under dusty conditions, replace transmission fluid and differential fluid every 15,000 miles or 12 months.

Celica 1.8L, Corolla 1.8L, Paseo, RAV4, Sienna & Tercel With 4-Speed Transaxle

Check transmission fluid level every 15,000 miles or 24 months. Differential fluid reservoir is incorporated with the transmission. Under normal operating conditions service interval is not available for transmission fluid. Under severe conditions such as trailer towing, police, taxi, local delivery service or operating under dusty conditions, replace transmission fluid every 15,000 miles or 12 months.

Land Cruiser, Previa, Supra, Tacoma, T100 & 4Runner

Check transmission fluid level every 15,000 miles or 24 months. Under normal operating conditions service interval is not available for transmission fluid. Under severe conditions such as trailer towing, police, taxi, local delivery service or operating under dusty conditions, replace transmission fluid every 15,000 miles or 12 months.

Transmission

  1. Drive vehicle until engine and transmission reach normal operating temperature. Park vehicle on level surface and apply parking brake. With engine idling and brakes applied, move gearshift from Park through Low and back to Park.
  2. Check fluid level on transmission dipstick. Fluid level should be in HOT range marked on dipstick. Add proper type of fluid if necessary. See «RECOMMENDED FLUID»(ref-2368-S08958949782000031700000) . DO NOT overfill transmission.

Transmission/Differential (Avalon, Camry, Celica 2.2L, Corolla 1.6L & Tercel 3-Speed)

Remove filler plug. (Scheme 202)- (Scheme 204). Fluid should be level with bottom edge of filler plug hole. If fluid is low, fill with proper type fluid until fluid is level with filler plug opening. See RECOMMENDED FLUID. Reinstall filler plug.

Scheme 202

Scheme 202: Transmission/Differential (Avalon, Camry, Celica 2.2L, Corolla 1.6L & Tercel 3-Speed)
Scheme 202: Transmission/Differential (Avalon, Camry, Celica 2.2L, Corolla 1.6L & Tercel 3-Speed)

Scheme 203

Scheme 203
Scheme 203

Scheme 204

Scheme 204
Scheme 204

Transfer Case (Land Cruiser, Previa, Tacoma, T100 & 4Runner)

Remove filler plug located on rear of transfer case. Fluid should be level with bottom edge of filler plug hole. If fluid is low, fill with proper type fluid until fluid is level with filler plug opening. See RECOMMENDED FLUID . Reinstall filler plug.

Transfer Case (RAV4)

Park vehicle on level surface and apply parking brake. Check fluid level on transfer case dipstick. Fluid level should be in the LOW to HIGH range. Add proper type of fluid if necessary. See RECOMMENDED FLUID . DO NOT overfill transfer case.

  1. Remove transmission oil pan drain plug from transmission oil pan. Allow fluid to fully drain. If replacing transmission oil strainer, remove transmission oil pan and gasket. CAUTION: When removing transmission oil strainer, note bolt size and length for reassembly reference.
  2. Remove bolts, transmission oil strainer and gasket (if equipped). Thoroughly clean transmission oil pan. Using NEW gasket (if equipped), install transmission oil strainer. Install and tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-2368-S33209627902000031700000) .
  3. Using NEW gasket, install transmission oil pan (if removed). Install and tighten bolts to specification See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-2368-S33209627902000031700000) . Fill transmission through dipstick tube to specified capacity using recommended fluid. See «RECOMMENDED FLUID»(ref-2368-S08958949782000031700000) .
  4. Ensure vehicle is on a level surface. Apply parking brake. Start engine and apply brakes. Move gearshift from Park through Low and back to Park.
  5. Check fluid level on transmission dipstick. Add proper type fluid so fluid level is at the COOL range marked on the dipstick. Operate vehicle to normal operating temperature and recheck. See «CHECKING FLUID LEVEL»(ref-2368-S36919234882000031700000) .

Transmission Differential (Avalon, Camry, Celica 2.2L, Corolla 1.6L & Tercel 3-Speed)

  1. Remove oil filler and drain plugs from differential. (Scheme 202)- (Scheme 204). Allow fluid to drain. Reinstall drain plug.
  2. Fill differential through oil filler plug hole to specified capacity using recommended fluid. See «RECOMMENDED FLUID»(ref-2368-S08958949782000031700000). Ensure fluid is level with bottom edge of filler plug hole. Reinstall filler plug.
  1. Remove filler plug located on rear of transfer case. Remove drain plug from bottom of transfer case. Allow fluid to drain. Reinstall drain plug.
  2. Fill transfer case through oil filler plug hole to specified capacity using recommended fluid. See «RECOMMENDED FLUID»(ref-2368-S08958949782000031700000) . Ensure fluid is level with bottom edge of filler plug hole. Reinstall filler plug.
  1. Remove drain plug from bottom of transfer case. Allow fluid to drain. Reinstall drain plug. Fill transfer case through transfer case oil dipstick tube to specified capacity using recommended fluid. See «RECOMMENDED FLUID»(ref-2368-S08958949782000031700000) .
  2. Check fluid level on transfer case dipstick. Fluid level should be in the LOW to HIGH range. Add fluid if necessary. Do not overfill transfer case.

Avalon, Camry, Celica, Corolla 1.8L, Land Cruiser, Paseo, Previa, RAV4, Sienna, 1997 Supra Non-Turbo, Tacoma Except 2.4L, T100 & 4Runner

  1. Ensure accelerator pedal is in released position and throttle valve is fully closed. Ensure no slack exists in throttle valve cable at throttle body. Measure distance between outer cable and stopper on throttle valve cable. (Scheme 205)
  2. Distance should be 0-.04" (0-1.0 mm). If distance is not within specification, loosen adjusting nuts on throttle valve cable. Tighten or loosen adjusting nuts until proper distance is obtained. Tighten adjusting nuts. Recheck distance once adjusting nuts are tightened.

Scheme 205

Scheme 205
Scheme 205

Corolla 1.6L, Tacoma 2.4L 4-Cyl. & Tercel

  1. Fully depress accelerator pedal and ensure throttle valve is fully open. If throttle valve is fully open, go to next step. If throttle valve is not fully open, adjust throttle linkage or cable so throttle valve is fully open and then go to next step.
  2. Ensure accelerator pedal is fully depressed. Loosen adjusting nuts on throttle valve cable. Adjust outer cable so distance between end of rubber boot and stopper on throttle valve cable is 0-.04" (0-1.0 mm). (Scheme 206) Tighten adjusting nuts. Recheck distance once adjusting nuts are tightened.

Scheme 206

Scheme 206
Scheme 206

Land Cruiser

  1. Apply parking brake. Loosen control rod nut on control rod at control shaft lever on side of transmission. (Scheme 207) Rotate control shaft lever fully counterclockwise toward rear of vehicle to Park position.
  2. Rotate control shaft lever clockwise 2 notches to Neutral position. Ensure gearshift is in Neutral. While holding control shaft lever slightly counterclockwise toward Reverse position, tighten control rod nut.
  3. Start engine. Ensure vehicle moves forward when shifting gearshift from Neutral to Drive, and rearward when shifting to Reverse.

Scheme 207

Scheme 207
Scheme 207

Supra, Tacoma With Floor Shift & 4Runner

  1. Apply parking brake. Loosen nut for control rod at the gearshift. (Scheme 208) Pull control rod fully backward toward rear of vehicle to the Park position.
  2. Push control rod forward 2 notches to the Neutral position. Ensure gearshift is in Neutral. Tighten nut for control rod at gearshift.
  3. Start engine. Ensure vehicle moves forward when shifting gearshift from Neutral to Drive, and rearward when shifting to Reverse.

T100

  1. Apply parking brake. Remove control rod nut from control rod at bottom of steering column. (Scheme 209) Push control rod fully downward to the Park position.
  2. Pull control rod upward 2 notches to the Neutral position. While holding gearshift lightly toward the Reverse position, tighten control rod nut.
  3. Start engine. Ensure vehicle moves forward when shifting gearshift from Neutral to Drive, and rearward when shifting to Reverse.

Scheme 208

Scheme 208
Scheme 208

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Scheme 209

Avalon, Camry, Celica, Corolla, Paseo, Previa, RAV4 & Tercel

  1. Apply parking brake. Loosen swivel nut on manual shift lever on side of transmission. (Scheme 210) Rotate manual shift lever counterclockwise (downward) toward the oil pan to the Park position.
  2. Rotate manual shift lever clockwise (upward) 2 notches to Neutral position. Ensure gearshift is in Neutral. While holding manual shift lever slightly counterclockwise to Reverse position, tighten swivel nut.
  3. Start engine. Ensure vehicle moves forward when shifting gearshift from Neutral to Drive, and moves rearward when shifting to Reverse.

Scheme 210

Scheme 210
Scheme 210

Sienna

Place shift lever in PARK. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Loosen bolts attaching cable housing. Adjust housing so brake pedal button touches pedal plate cushion. Tighten bolts to 72 INCH lbs. (11 Nm). Ensure shift lever will move out of PARK position only when ignition is not in LOCK position and brake pedal is depressed.

Tacoma With Column Shift

  1. Apply parking brake. Loosen swivel nut on manual shift lever on side of transmission. Rotate manual shift lever fully forward toward front of engine to Park position.
  2. Rotate manual shift lever back toward rear of vehicle 2 notches to Neutral position. Ensure gearshift is in Neutral. While holding manual shift lever slightly toward Reverse position, tighten swivel nut.
  3. Start engine. Ensure vehicle moves forward when shifting gearshift from Neutral to Drive, and moves rearward when shifting to Reverse.

PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH

Note. Park/neutral switch may also be referred to as Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch.

  1. Loosen park/neutral switch retaining bolt(s). Position gearshift in Neutral. Align neutral line on park/neutral switch with groove on shaft. (Scheme 211)
  2. Hold park/neutral switch in this position and tighten retaining bolt to specification. Ensure vehicle only starts with gearshift in Park or Neutral.

Scheme 211

Scheme 211
Scheme 211

Tacoma

  1. Disconnect the cable from the throttle linkage. Remove Park/Neutral Postion (PNP) switch. See «PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH»(ref-474-S24677743192000030800000). Remove the bolt and dixsconnect the throttle cable from transmission housing.
  2. Remove drain plug and drain ATF. Remove valve body. See «VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY»(ref-467-S11159483232000030800000).
  3. Using a 10mm socket driver, push the throttle cable end to remove it. Remove the O-ring.
  4. Using a 10-mm wrench, push throttle cable end to dislodge it from transmission housing. Discard "O" ring. (Scheme 212)
  5. Install throttle cable to transmission case: Bend cable so that there is radius of about 8 in. (203 mm). (Scheme 213) Pull inner cable lightly until slight resistance is felt, and hold it there. Stake stopper, 0.031-0.059 in. (0.8-1.49 mm) from end of outer cable. Coat a new "O" ring and Install to throttle cable. Install throttle cable into the case. (Scheme 214)
  6. Install valve body. See «VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY»(ref-467-S11159483232000030800000).
  7. Connect throttle cable with bolt.
  8. Install park/neutral position switch. See «PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH»(ref-474-S24677743192000030800000).
  9. Fill ATF. See «DRAINING & REFILLING»(ref-2368-S07482785322000031700000).
  10. Connect throttle cable to engine and adjust. See «THROTTLE VALVE CABLE»(ref-2368-S24643920572000031700000).
  11. Test drive vehicle.

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