Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001E6MY
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: UB80F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

The engine assembly with transaxle is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop or the engine assembly with transaxle may fall off the engine lifter.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL TRANSFER AND TRANSAXLE SETTING STUD BOLT

HINT:

It is not necessary to remove the transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts unless they are being replaced.

(a) for Transfer Side:

  • for GF1A:

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  • for GF2A:

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(b) for Automatic Transaxle Assembly Side:

*a

22 mm (0.866 in.)

*b

69 mm (2.72 in.)

*c

5.0 to 7.5 mm (0.200 to 0.300 in.)

*d

13 mm (0.512 in.)

*e

47 mm (1.85 in.)

Sealant

Adhesive 1324

Transfer and Transaxle Setting Stud Bolt A

Transfer and Transaxle Setting Stud Bolt B

NOTICE:

There are 2 types of transfer assembly installation conditions, a type using only nuts and a type using nuts and bolts.

Install stud bolts according to the transfer assembly installation condition of the vehicle.

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(1) Clean the transfer and transaxle setting stud bolt holes.

(2) for Transfer and Transaxle Setting Stud Bolt A:

  1. Apply adhesive 1324 to 2 or 3 threads on one half of 3 new transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts A as shown in the illustration.

    Adhesive:

    Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

    NOTICE:

    • Do not apply adhesive 1324 to the ends of the transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts A.
    • Install the transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts A immediately after applying adhesive 1324 to prevent the adherence of foreign matter.
    • Install the transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts A so that the side that has adhesive 1324 is facing the automatic transaxle assembly.
  2. Install the 3 transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts A to the automatic transaxle assembly positions shown in the illustration.

    Torque:

    39.2 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)

(3) for Transfer and Transaxle Setting Stud Bolt B:

  1. Install a new transfer and transaxle setting stud bolt B to the automatic transaxle assembly positions shown in the illustration.

    Torque:

    39.2 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)

    NOTICE:

    Install the transfer and transaxle setting stud bolt B so that the side that has sealant is facing the automatic transaxle assembly.

2. INSTALL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

  • for GF1A:

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3. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

(a) Set the key at the top of the front oil pump drive gear and put a matchmark on the transaxle housing.

*a

Matchmark

*b

Key

(b) Apply MP grease to place a matchmark on the torque converter assembly so that the position of its groove is clearly indicated.

*a

Groove

*b

Matchmark

MP Grease

(c) Align the matchmark on the housing with the one on the torque converter assembly and engage the splines of the input shaft with the turbine runner splines.

NOTICE:

  • Install the torque converter assembly to the input shaft while keeping it horizontal.
  • Do not damage the front oil pump oil seal.

*1

Front Oil Pump Oil Seal

*a

Matchmark

(d) Rotate the torque converter assembly approximately 180° and engage the splines of the stator shaft with the stator assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Do not push the torque converter assembly excessively when rotating it.
  • Install the torque converter assembly to the input shaft while keeping it horizontal.
  • Do not damage the front oil pump oil seal.

*1

Front Oil Pump Oil Seal

*a

Matchmark

(e) Rotate the torque converter assembly approximately 180° again, align the matchmark on the torque converter assembly with the one on the housing and insert the groove of the torque converter assembly into the key of the oil pump drive gear.

NOTICE:

  • Do not push the torque converter assembly excessively when rotating it.
  • Install the torque converter assembly to the input shaft while keeping it horizontal.
  • Do not damage the front oil pump oil seal.

*1

Front Oil Pump Oil Seal

*a

Matchmark

(f) Clean the drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt holes.

(g) Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure the dimension (A) shown in the illustration and check the dimension (A).

Standard:

14 mm (0.5512 in.) or more

NOTICE:

  • Make sure to deduct the thickness of the straightedge.
  • If the automatic transaxle assembly is installed to the engine assembly with the torque converter assembly not sufficiently inserted, the torque converter assembly may be damaged.
  • Do not include the thickness of the set block.

4. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

(a) Install the 4 wire harness clamp brackets to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly and transmission case side cover with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(b) Install the wire harness clamp bracket to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

19 N·m {194 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf}

(c) Install the wire harness clamp bracket to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

20 N·m {204 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf}

5. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CASE PLUG ASSEMBLY

(a) Coat a new O-ring with Toyota Genuine ATF WS and install it to the transmission case plug assembly.

(b) Install the transmission case plug assembly to the transaxle housing.

6. INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET

(a) Install the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

12 N·m {122 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf}

7. INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER

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8. INSTALL NO. 1 OIL COOLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITHOUT HOSE

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9. CONNECT INLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE

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10. CONNECT OUTLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE

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11. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply clutch spline grease to the surface of the crankshaft that contacts the torque converter assembly centerpiece.

Clutch Spline Grease:

Toyota Genuine Clutch Spline Grease or equivalent

Maximum Grease Amount:

Approximately 1 g (0.0353 oz)

*1

Crankshaft

*2

Torque Converter Assembly Centerpiece

Clutch Spline Grease

(b) Confirm that the 2 knock pins are installed on the engine assembly and are not damaged.

*1

Knock Pin

(c) While keeping the engine assembly and automatic transaxle assembly horizontal, align the knock pins with the holes in the automatic transaxle assembly and install the automatic transaxle assembly with the 8 bolts shown in the illustration.

Torque:

Bolt (A) :

64 N·m {653 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf}

Bolt (B) :

46 N·m {469 kgf·cm, 34 ft·lbf}

Bolt (C) :

25 N·m {255 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf}

Bolt (D) :

46 N·m {469 kgf·cm, 34 ft·lbf}

Bolt Length:

Bolt

Length

(A)

50 mm (1.97 in.)

(B)

45 mm (1.77 in.)

(C)

35 mm (1.38 in.)

(D)

45 mm (1.77 in.)

NOTICE:

  • Make sure that the wire harness or similar items are not pinched between the contact surfaces.
  • Do not use excess force when installing the automatic transaxle assembly.
  • When mounting the automatic transaxle assembly to the engine assembly, make sure to securely fit the knock pins into the knock holes.
  • Check that the torque converter assembly rotates.
  • When tightening the bolts, be sure that the mating surfaces of the engine assembly and the automatic transaxle assembly are in close contact with one another.

12. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the No. 2 rear engine mounting bracket to the rear engine mounting bracket with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

42 N·m {428 kgf·cm, 31 ft·lbf}

(b) Install the rear engine mounting bracket sub-assembly to the transaxle housing with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

42 N·m {428 kgf·cm, 31 ft·lbf}

HINT:

Tightening order: Temporarily install bolt (A) → Tighten bolt (B) → Tighten bolt (A) → Tighten bolt (C)

13. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

(a) Install the rear engine mounting insulator to the rear engine mounting bracket sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

Torque:

72 N·m {734 kgf·cm, 53 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Align the rubber protrusion of the rear engine mounting insulator with the shape of the rear engine mounting bracket sub-assembly.

*a

Rubber Protrusion

(b) Install the 2 wire harness clamp brackets to the rear engine mounting insulator with the 2 bolts.

Bolt A

Bolt B

Torque:

for bolt A :

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

for bolt B :

13 N·m {133 kgf·cm, 10 ft·lbf}

14. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR

(a) Install the propeller shaft heat insulator to the automatic transaxle assembly with the 3 bolts.

Bolt A

Bolt B

Bolt C

Torque:

18 N·m {184 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Tightening order: Temporarily install bolt (A) → Temporarily install bolt (B) → Tighten bolt (C) → Tighten bolt (B) → Tighten bolt (A)

15. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH

(a) Install the engine mounting insulator LH to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly with the 5 bolts.

Torque:

42 N·m {428 kgf·cm, 31 ft·lbf}

HINT:

Tightening order: Temporarily install bolt (A) → Tighten bolt (B) → Tighten bolt (C) → Tighten bolt (A) → Tighten bolt (D)

16. INSTALL TRANSVERSE ENGINE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

(a) Install the transverse engine engine mounting bracket to the transaxle housing with the 3 bolts.

Torque:

42 N·m {428 kgf·cm, 31 ft·lbf}

HINT:

Tightening order: Temporarily install bolt (A) → Tighten bolt (B) → Tighten bolt (C) → Tighten bolt (A)

17. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

(a) Install the front engine mounting insulator to the transverse engine engine mounting bracket with the bolt.

Torque:

72 N·m {734 kgf·cm, 53 ft·lbf}

18. INSTALL FUEL DELIVERY GUARD

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19. REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS

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20. INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

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21. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY

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22. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER

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  • w/ Stop and Start System:

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23. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS

(a) Engage the wire harness clamp to connect the wire harness to the automatic transaxle assembly.

(b) Install the 2 bolts.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(c) for Transfer (GF2A):

(1) Engage the 10 wire harness clamps and transfer wire harness connector to connect the wire harness.

(2) Install the bolt.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(d) for Transfer (GF1A):

(1) Engage the 9 wire harness clamps to connect the wire harness.

(2) Install the bolt.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(e) Connect the wire harness to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf}

(f) Connect the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly connector.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the connector is fully inserted before rotating the lock lever to engage the lock.

(g) Engage the wire harness clamp and connect the vacuum switching valve (for active control engine mount system) connector.

(h) Connect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

(i) Connect the connector of the transmission wire connector and rotate the lever and engage the claw.

HINT:

Rotate the lever until the claw of the transmission wire connector makes a click sound.

24. INSTALL STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR

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25. INSTALL BREATHER PLUG HOSE

(a) Install the breather plug sub-assembly and breather plug to the breather plug hose.

*1

Breather Plug Sub-assembly

*2

Breather Plug Hose

*3

Breather Plug

*4

O-ring

(b) Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install it to the breather plug.

(c) Install the breather plug hose to the automatic transmission case sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the O-rings.

(d) Engage the hose clamp to connect the breather plug hose.

26. CONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE ASSEMBLY

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27. INSTALL FLOW SHUTTING VALVE (NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS HOSE)

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28. CONNECT VACUUM HOSE

(a) Engage the 5 clamps to connect the vacuum hose to the automatic transaxle assembly.

(b) Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum hose connector.

29. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT

(a) Remove any remaining adhesive from the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts.

(b) Apply a few drops of adhesive to 2 or 3 threads at the tip of each of the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts.

Adhesive:

Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

NOTICE:

Make sure to install the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts immediately after applying adhesive to prevent foreign matter from attaching to them.

*a

Adhesive

(c) Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the installation locations of the 6 drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts and install each drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.

Torque:

41 N·m {418 kgf·cm, 30 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

First install the black-colored drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt, and then the remaining 5 silver-colored drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolts.

30. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER

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31. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

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32. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM

NOTICE:

If automatic transaxle parts have been replaced, refer to Parts Replacement Compensation Table to determine if any additional operations are necessary.

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