Servicing - A/t: Other Toyota Highlander I

Differential

Inspect every 4 months or 4,000 miles. Change fluid under severe driving conditions every 15,000 miles or 12 months. On Sequoia only, replace the differential fluid every 5000 miles on vehicles used for extended trailer towing.

Transaxle/Transmission

For cars and Sienna, under normal driving conditions, check transmission fluid level every 4 months or 4,000 miles. Normal operating conditions service interval information 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 30,000 miles or 24 months.

Transaxle/Transmission (Except Prius)

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 lever through all positions ending in "P" position.
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 FLUIDS»(ref-142491-S02039475222002080600000) . DO NOT overfill.

Transaxle (Prius)

1. Drive vehicle until engine and transaxle reaches normal operating temperature. Park vehicle on level surface and apply parking brake. With engine idling and brakes applied, move gearshift lever through all positions ending in "P" position.
2. Raise and support vehicle. Carefully remove transaxle fill plug to check level. Fluid level should be within.2" (5 mm) of bottom of fill plug opening. (Scheme 209) If fluid is low, fill with proper type fluid until fluid is level with fill plug opening. See «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS»(ref-142491-S02039475222002080600000). DO NOT overfill.

Scheme 209

A-131L & A-140E (Camry, Camry Solara & Corolla)

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove drain plug and drain transmission fluid into proper container. Remove the bolts and the transmission oil pan and gasket. Carefully remove oil pan. Inspect for excess debris in bottom of oil pan.
2. Remove bolts, transmission fluid filter and gasket. (Scheme 210) Clean oil pan.
3. Install the magnets in the oil pan. Replace the fluid filter and install a NEW oil pan gasket. Install and tighten the oil pan and drain plug to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-142491-S09359972812002080600000). Fill with appropriate fluid and check for proper level. See «CHECKING FLUID LEVEL»(ref-142491-S12652884402002080600000).

Scheme 210

A-245E (Corolla)

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove left side engine undercover. Remove drain plug and drain ATF. Remove oil pan and gasket. Remove the 18 bolts. Discard the gasket. Remove the 3 bolts, fluid filter and gasket. Clean gasket surfaces, being careful not to damage sealing surfaces.
2. Install a NEW gasket on fluid filter. Install fluid filter and gasket with the 3 bolts. (Scheme 211) Install the 2 magnets in oil pan. Install a NEW gasket on the oil pan and install them on the transaxle. Install the 18 bolts and drain plug. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-142491-S09359972812002080600000). Install left side engine undercover. Fill with proper ATF and check fluid level. See «CHECKING FLUID LEVEL»(ref-142491-S12652884402002080600000).

Scheme 211

A-340E & A-340F (Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra & 4Runner)

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove drain plug to drain fluid. To remove oil pan, remove all 19 bolts, and install gasket cutter in space between pan and transmission body. Using gasket cutter, carefully cut old sealer around entire surface of pan. (Scheme 212) Remove fluid filter and gaskets.
2. Clean transmission oil pan. Remove and clean the magnets in the pan of all metal particles. Install fluid filter and gaskets. (Scheme 213) Install a bead of FIPG sealant. (Part No. 08826-00090), (Three Bond 1281) or equivalent to oil pan. (Scheme 214) Reinstall transmission oil pan. Tighten bolts to specification. Install drain plug and tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-142491-S09359972812002080600000). With engine off, add NEW fluid through oil filler tube.
3. Start engine and move gearshift lever through all positions. Place gearshift lever back into Park. Check fluid level. Add fluid to bring level up to COOL mark on dipstick.
4. Recheck fluid level when engine and transmission reaches operating temperature of 158-176°F (70-80°C). Add fluid up to HOT mark on dipstick. See «FLUID CAPACITIES»(ref-142491-S32054836562002080600000).

Scheme 212

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Scheme 214

A-44D (Tacoma)

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove drain plug and drain transmission fluid. Remove the 14 bolts and transmission oil pan and gasket. Carefully remove the oil pan. Inspect for excess debris in bottom of oil pan. Remove oil pipes by prying both ends of pipes down to access fluid filter. (Scheme 215)
2. Remove bolts, transmission fluid filter and gasket. (Scheme 216) Thoroughly clean transmission oil pan. Install transmission fluid filter and gasket. Install oil pipes by lightly tapping on the ends using a plastic hammer. Install a NEW oil pan gasket. Install oil pan and tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-142491-S09359972812002080600000). Fill transmission through dipstick tube to specified capacity using recommended fluid. See «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS»(ref-142491-S02039475222002080600000).
3. Ensure vehicle is on a level surface. Apply parking brake. Start engine and apply brakes. Bring engine to operating temperature. Move gearshift lever through all gears, ending in Park. Recheck fluid level and add as necessary. DO NOT overfill.

Scheme 215

Scheme 216

A-541E (Avalon, Camry, Solara & Sienna)

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Using a hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and drain fluid. Remove 17 oil pan bolts, and carefully remove the oil pan assembly. Discard the gasket. Remove the 3 bolts and fluid filter. (Scheme 217) Clean the oil pan.
2. Install the fluid filter. Install and tighten the 3 bolts. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-142491-S09359972812002080600000). Install the 3 magnets in indentations of the oil pan. Install oil pan and a NEW gasket. Install and tighten the 17 bolts. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-142491-S09359972812002080600000).

Scheme 217

U-140 Series & U-240 Series (Camry, Celica, Highlander, Solara & RAV4)

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove the 18 oil pan bolts and oil pan. Remove the gasket and the 2 magnets from oil pan. Clean oil pan for reassembly. Disconnect the 5 shift solenoid valve connectors. Remove the fluid temperature sensor wiring harness bolt and remove sensor. see scheme 99 Remove the fluid filter assembly. see scheme 100 Remove the "O" ring from the filter.
2. Coat the NEW fluid filter "O" ring with ATF and install, with the 3 bolts. see scheme 100 Coat the NEW "O" ring for the fluid temperature sensor with ATF and install with the lock plate and bolt. Connect the 5 shift solenoid valve connectors. Install the 2 magnets in oil pan and install oil pan with NEW gasket. Apply THREE BOND, or equivalent, on oil pan bolts. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-142491-S09359972812002080600000).

U-340E & U-341E (Celica & ECHO)

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove left side engine undercover. Remove drain plug and drain ATF. Remove oil pan and gasket. Remove the 3 bolts and fluid filter. Clean oil pan and magnets.
2. Install the "O" ring on fluid filter. Install the fluid filter with the 3 bolts. Install the 2 magnets in oil pan. Install oil pan and a NEW gasket with the 19 bolts. Install a NEW gasket and drain plug. Install left side engine undercover. Add ATF and check fluid level. See «LUBRICATION»(ref-142491-S22892605092002080600000) .

P-111 (Prius)

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 lever through all positions ending in "P" position. Turn engine off.
2. Raise and support vehicle. Carefully remove the transaxle drain plug and drain ATF into a suitable container. (Scheme 218) Remove the 12 oil pan bolts and remove the oil pan and gasket.
3. Remove the magnet from the oil pan and clean all metallic particles from the magnet. (Scheme 219) Remove the bolt and oil strainer. (Scheme 220)
4. Clean the oil pan and dry using compressed air. Install the magnet back into oil pan in the original position. Install a NEW gasket and install the oil pan and bolts. Tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-142491-S09359972812002080600000). Remove filler plug. (Scheme 209) Fill transmission to specification with proper fluid. See «FLUID CAPACITIES»(ref-142491-S32054836562002080600000). Apply liquid sealer to threads of filler plug and install. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-142491-S09359972812002080600000).

Scheme 218

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ON-VEHICLE REPAIRS

Various components may be serviced without transmission removal, depending on application. For servicing of these components, see appropriate component under ADJUSTMENTS and/or REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . For additional information on testing electrical components, see appropriate DIAGNOSIS article.

Land Cruiser

1. Apply parking brake. Loosen nut on shift lever on side of transmission. (Scheme 221) Move control shaft lever fully toward rear of vehicle.
2. Move control shaft lever 2 notches to Neutral position. Place gearshift lever to "N" position. While holding control shaft lever slightly toward Reverse position, tighten control rod nut.
3. Start engine. Ensure vehicle moves forward when moving gearshift lever from "N" to "D" position, and rearward when shifting to "R" position.

Scheme 221

Tacoma & 4Runner With Floor Shift

1. Raise and support vehicle. Apply parking brake. Loosen nut on shift lever on side of transmission. (Scheme 222) Move control shaft lever fully toward rear of vehicle.
2. Push control rod forward 2 notches to Neutral position. Set gearshift lever to "N" position. Tighten nut for control rod at gearshift. While holding control shaft lever slightly toward "R" position, tighten control rod nut.
3. Start engine. Ensure vehicle moves forward when shifting gearshift lever from "N" to "D" position, and rearward when shifting to "R" position.

Scheme 222

Tacoma With Column Shift

1. Apply parking brake. Loosen swivel nut on manual shift lever on side of transmission. (Scheme 223) Move manual shift lever downward to Park position.
2. Move manual shift lever upward 2 notches to Neutral position. Set gearshift lever to "N" position. While holding manual gearshift lever slightly toward "R" position, tighten swivel nut.
3. Start engine. Ensure vehicle moves forward when shifting gearshift from "N" to "D" position, and moves rearward when shifting to "R" position.

Scheme 223

PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH

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

1. Check if engine can be started with gearshift lever only in "N" or "P" positions. If adjustment is needed, loosen PNP switch retaining bolt(s). Position gearshift in Neutral. Align neutral line on PNP switch with groove on shaft. (Scheme 224)or (Scheme 225).
2. Hold PNP switch in this position and tighten retaining bolt to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-142491-S09359972812002080600000). Ensure vehicle only starts with gearshift lever in "P" or "N" position.

Scheme 224

Scheme 225

Avalon, Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Sienna, Solara, Tacoma, Tundra & 4Runner

1. Ensure accelerator pedal is in released position and throttle valve is fully closed. No slack should exist in throttle valve cable at throttle body. Measure distance between outer cable and stopper on throttle valve cable. (Scheme 226)
2. Loosen adjusting nuts on throttle valve cable. Tighten or loosen adjusting nuts until proper distance is obtained. On Avalon, distance should be.031-.059" (.80-1.50 mm). On all other models, distance should be 0-.04" (0-1.0 mm). Tighten adjusting nuts. Recheck distance once adjusting nuts are tightened.

Scheme 226

COUNTER GEAR SPEED SENSOR

Note. On some models, it may be necessary to access sensor by removing air cleaner, battery and/or ECM and bracket.

Camry (U-140E) & (U-241E), Solara (U-241E), Celica (U-240E) & RAV4

1. Disconnect the counter gear speed sensor connector. (Scheme 227)and (Scheme 228). Remove the bolt and counter gear speed sensor. (Scheme 229) Remove the "O" ring from the counter gear speed sensor.
2. Coat a NEW "O" ring with ATF and install it to the counter gear speed sensor. Install the counter gear speed sensor with the bolt. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-142491-S09359972812002080600000). Connect the counter gear speed sensor connector.

Scheme 227

Scheme 228

Scheme 229

DIRECT CLUTCH SPEED SENSOR

Note. Sensor may be referred to as O/D direct clutch speed sensor on some models.

Note. On some models, it may be necessary to access sensor by removing air cleaner, air cleaner bracket, battery and/or ECM and bracket.

Avalon, Camry, Sienna & Solara (A-541E), ECHO (A-340E), Sequoia & Tundra (A-340E & A-340F)

Disconnect O/D direct clutch speed sensor connector. Remove the bolt and sensor. (Scheme 230) Remove the "O" ring from direct clutch speed sensor assembly. Coat a NEW "O" ring with ATF and install the "O" ring. Install O/D direct clutch speed sensor and bolt. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

Scheme 230

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Scheme 232

INPUT TURBINE SPEED SENSOR

Note. On some models, it may be necessary to access sensor by removing air cleaner, battery and/or ECM and bracket.

SHIFT SOLENOIDS & VALVE BODY

Note. The procedure for shift solenoid valve SL is a separate operation on A-140E. See SHIFT SOLENOID SL .

NC SPEED SENSOR

Note. On some models, it may be necessary to access sensor by removing air cleaner, air cleaner hose, battery and/or bracket.

Highlander

Disconnect the wiring harness connector at the NC vehicle speed sensor. Remove the bolt and vehicle speed sensor. (Scheme 233) Remove the "O" ring and discard.

Coat a NEW "O" ring with ATF and install on the NC vehicle speed sensor. Install sensor into transmission with bolt. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Scheme 233

NT SPEED SENSOR

Note. On some models, it may be necessary to access sensor by removing air cleaner, air cleaner hose, battery and/or bracket.

NO. 1 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (SEQUOIA, TACOMA, TUNDRA & 4RUNNER)

Note. On some models, it may be necessary to access sensor by removing air cleaner, battery and/or ECM and bracket.

A-343F

1. Disconnect No. 1 vehicle speed sensor connector. (Scheme 234) Remove the bolt and the No. 1 vehicle speed sensor. Remove the "O" ring from the driven gear assembly. Remove the clip and speedometer driven gear from the speedometer gear sleeve. (Scheme 235)
2. Install the speedometer driven gear into the speedometer driven gear sleeve. Coat a NEW "O" ring with ATF and install on the driven gear assembly. Install the No. 1 vehicle speed sensor into the transmission with the bolt. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-142491-S09359972812002080600000).

Scheme 234

Scheme 235

VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (GEAR DRIVEN)

Note. For transaxle application, see GEAR DRIVEN SPEED SENSOR APPLICATION table.

GEAR DRIVEN SPEED SENSOR APPLICATION

Camry, Celica, Corolla, ECHO, RAV4 & Solara

Disconnect Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) wiring harness connector. Remove the bolt and VSS assembly. Remove the clip and speedometer driven gear from the speed sensor. (Scheme 236) Remove the "O" ring from VSS.

To install, coat a NEW "O" ring with ATF and install it onto VSS. Install speedometer driven gear into VSS and the clip. Install VSS assembly and tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Scheme 236

CARS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (CARS)

TRUCKS & VANS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (TRUCKS & VANS)