UB80F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2020 MY RAV4 [10/2019

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001LU35
Model Year Start: 2020	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [10/2019 - 08/2020]
Title: UB80F (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2020 MY RAV4 [10/2019 - 08/2020]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during automatic transaxle assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
*: When performing learning using the Techstream. Click here
Battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected	Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)	Stop and start system
	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)*
		Pre-collision system
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking assist monitor system
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system (for Gasoline model)
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system
ECM	Perform Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or frame number registration	DTC P063051 is output	w/ Canister Pump Module: w/o Canister Pump Module:
	Code registration	Engine start function	w/ Smart Key System: w/o Smart Key System:
	If transaxle compensation code read from ECM Perform reset memory Transfer transaxle compensation code Perform road test to allow ECM to learn	Large shift shock Deterioration of fuel efficiency	for Initialization: for Registration:
	If transaxle compensation code not read from ECM Perform reset memory Transfer transaxle compensation code Perform road test to allow ECM to learn	Large shift shock Deterioration of fuel efficiency	for Initialization: for Registration:
Exhaust system parts	Inspection after repair	Poor idle, etc. Engine start function, etc.	w/ Canister Pump Module: w/o Canister Pump Module:
Engine assembly	Inspection after repair	Poor idle, etc. Engine start function, etc.	w/ Canister Pump Module: w/o Canister Pump Module:
Engine assembly	Perform road test to allow ECM to learn	Large shift shock Deterioration of fuel efficiency
Starter assembly NOTICE: When the starter assembly is replaced, "ST NO. 1 relay" and "ST NO. 2 relay" must be also replaced.	Clear the number of starter operations	Stop and start system
Automatic transaxle assembly	Perform reset memory Input transaxle compensation code into ECM Perform road test to allow ECM to learn	Large shift shock Deterioration of fuel efficiency	for Initialization: for Registration:
Automatic transaxle fluid	ATF thermal degradation estimate reset	The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly
for GF2A: Front electro magnetic control clutch sub-assembly (transfer assembly)	Disconnect system function check	Dynamic torque vectoring AWD system
Front bumper assembly (Including removal and installation)	Front television camera view adjustment	Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)
Suspension, tires, etc.	Television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Parking assist monitor system
Suspension, tires, etc.	Parking assist ECU initialization Adjust steering angle	Panoramic view monitor system (for Gasoline model)
Front wheel alignment adjustment	Perform reset memory Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization.	VSC is disabled or malfunctions DTCs are output Slip indicator light illuminates ABS warning light illuminates

NOTICE:

After the ignition switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal

System Name	See Procedure
Vehicle enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system or safety connect system	6 minutes
Vehicle not enrolled in Toyota Audio Multimedia system and safety connect system	1 minute

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.

*a	An Object Exceeding Weight Limit of Engine Lifter

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust manifold or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

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2. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER

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3. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT

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

HINT:

There will be one black-colored drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt.

4. DISCONNECT VACUUM HOSE

(a) Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum hose connector.

(b) Disengage the 5 clamps to disconnect the vacuum hose from the automatic transaxle assembly.

5. REMOVE FLOW SHUTTING VALVE (NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS HOSE)

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6. DISCONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE BREATHER PLUG HOSE

(a) Disengage the hose clamp to disconnect the breather plug hose.

(b) Remove the breather plug hose from the automatic transmission case sub-assembly.

*1	Breather Plug Sub-assembly
*2	Breather Plug Hose
*3	Breather Plug
*4	O-ring

(d) Remove the breather plug sub-assembly and breather plug from the breather plug hose.

8. REMOVE STEERING GEAR HEAT INSULATOR

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9. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

(a) Disengage the claw, rotate the lever and disconnect the transmission wire connector.

(b) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

(c) Disengage the wire harness clamp and disconnect the vacuum switching valve (for active control engine mount system) connector.

(d) Disconnect the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly connector.

HINT:

Release the lock before rotating the lock lever.

(e) Remove the 2 bolts to disconnect the wire harness from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

(f) for Transfer (GF1A):

(1) Remove the bolt.

(2) Disengage the 9 wire harness clamps to disconnect the wire harness.

(g) for Transfer (GF2A):

(1) Remove the bolt.

(2) Disengage the 10 wire harness clamps and transfer wire harness connector to disconnect the wire harness.

(h) Remove the 2 bolts.

(i) Disengage the wire harness clamp to disconnect the wire harness from the automatic transaxle assembly.

10. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER

w/o Stop and Start System:
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w/ Stop and Start System:
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11. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

w/o Stop and Start System:
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w/ Stop and Start System:
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12. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY GUARD

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13. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS

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14. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

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15. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

(a) Remove the bolt and front engine mounting insulator from the transverse engine engine mounting bracket.

16. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and transverse engine engine mounting bracket from the transaxle housing.

17. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR LH

(a) Remove the 5 bolts and engine mounting insulator LH from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

18. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and propeller shaft heat insulator from the automatic transaxle assembly.

19. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 wire harness clamp brackets from the rear engine mounting insulator.

(b) Remove the bolt, nut and rear engine mounting insulator from the rear engine mounting bracket sub-assembly.

20. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and rear engine mounting bracket sub-assembly from the transaxle housing.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 rear engine mounting bracket from the rear engine mounting bracket.

21. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 8 bolts and automatic transaxle assembly.

NOTICE:

To prevent damage to the 2 knock pins, do not pry between the automatic transaxle assembly and engine assembly.

22. DISCONNECT OUTLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE

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23. DISCONNECT INLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE

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24. REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITHOUT HOSE

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25. REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER

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26. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

27. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CASE PLUG ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the transmission case plug assembly from the transaxle housing.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the transmission case plug assembly.

28. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(b) Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly.

(c) Remove the 4 bolts and 4 wire harness clamp brackets from the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly and transmission case side cover.

29. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

for GF1A:
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for GF2A:
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30. REMOVE 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 Automatic Transaxle Assembly Side:

Remove the 4 transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts.

NOTICE:

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

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

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(b) for Transfer Side:

for GF1A:
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for GF2A:
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31. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the torque converter assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.

NOTICE:

Remove the torque converter assembly from the input shaft horizontally.

32. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

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33. INSPECT DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

for GF2A:

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal

PROCEDURE