RM36D0EC _52 Drivetrain _138176 K121 CVT _0579392 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY A

K121 CVT  CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY  INSTALLATION  


CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

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


PROCEDURE

Hide 1.INSTALL BREATHER PLUG SUB-ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the breather plug sub-assembly is necessary.


a.

Coat a new O-ring with Toyota Genuine CVT fluid FE and install it to the breather plug.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the O-ring is not twisted.



b.

Install the breather plug cap to the breather plug.


c.

Install the breather plug sub-assembly to the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the O-ring.



Hide 35150B 2.INSTALL TRANSMISSION CASE PLUG ASSEMBLY

a.
C407583C01
0.198,0.115 0.469,0.354 0.271,0.24 12 false *A 1.521,0.115 1.833,0.354 0.313,0.24 12 false *B
*A for Type A
*B for Type B


for Type A:

i.

Install the transmission case plug assembly to the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the O-ring.




b.

for Type B:

i.

Coat a new O-ring with Toyota Genuine CVT fluid FE and install it to the transmission case plug assembly.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the O-ring is not twisted.



ii.

Install the transmission case plug assembly to the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the O-ring.




Hide 33823 3.INSTALL NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET

a.

Install the No. 1 transmission control cable bracket to the continuously variable transaxle assembly with the 2 bolts.

Torque:
12 N*m (122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)


Hide 16575B 4.INSTALL NO. 2 WATER HOSE CLAMP BRACKET

a.

Install the No. 2 water hose clamp bracket to the continuously variable transaxle assembly with the 2 bolts.

Torque:
19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)


Hide 5.INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

a.
C402286

Install the 5 wire harness clamp brackets to the continuously variable transaxle assembly with the 6 bolts.

Torque:
10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)


Hide 12304 6.INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

a.
C405163C01
2.688,1 2.927,1.229 0.24,0.229 10 true *a 0.833,1.563 1.042,1.76 0.208,0.198 10 true *b 2.542,0.125 2.76,0.313 0.219,0.188 10 true *c 1.76,2 1.958,2.177 0.198,0.177 10 true *d 0.927,0.323 1.24,0.479 0.313,0.156 10 true *e
*a Bolt A
*b Bolt B
*c Bolt C
*d Bolt D
*e Bolt E


Install the engine mounting bracket sub-assembly LH to the continuously variable transaxle 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 (D) → Tighten bolt (A) → Tighten bolt (C) → Tighten bolt (E)



Hide 7.INSTALL TRANSAXLE HOUSING TYPE T OIL SEAL

a.

Ensure that there is no dirt or foreign matter on your hands and then apply MP grease to the entire periphery of the lip of a new transaxle housing type T oil seal.


b.

Temporarily install the transaxle housing type T oil seal by pressing it to the installation surface of the oil pump housing by hand.

NOTICE:

Be sure to install the transaxle housing type T oil seal in the correct direction.



c.

Clean the transaxle housing type T oil seal contact surface of SST and the area around it.

SST
09223-00010  


d.
C399950C02
1.667,2.583 1.667,2.167 false 0.844,2.667 1.156,2.823 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 1.583,2.594 1.896,2.75 0.313,0.156 10 false SST
*a Depth


Using SST and a hammer, drive the transaxle housing type T oil seal in evenly, until it is even with the side surface of the oil pump housing.

Standard Depth:

-0.5 to 0.5 mm (-0.0197 to 0.0197 in.)


NOTICE:
·

Drive the transaxle housing type T oil seal in gradually, while visually checking that it is even.

·

After installation, confirm that the transaxle housing type T oil seal has been driven in until it is even with the side surface of the oil pump housing.

·

Wipe any extra grease off with your hand.




Hide 32000A 8.INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

a.
C398810C01
1.323,0.458 1.823,0.167 true 2.469,0.521 2.771,0.979 true 1.833,0.052 2.146,0.208 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 2.24,0.427 2.427,0.604 0.188,0.177 10 true *b
*a Matchmark
*b Key


Set the key at the top of the drive sprocket and put a matchmark on the transaxle housing.


b.
C399945C01
1.396,0.292 1.552,0.292 1.552,0.292 1.75,0.615 false 1.396,1.896 1.552,1.896 1.552,1.896 1.719,1.542 false 1.24,0.198 1.531,0.427 0.292,0.229 10 false *a 1.219,1.802 1.49,2.063 0.271,0.26 10 false *b
*a Groove
*b Matchmark


Place a matchmark on the torque converter assembly so that the position of its groove is clearly indicated.


c.
C407644C01
2.49,1.396 1.719,1.958 1.719,1.958 2.5,1.063 true 1.313,0.667 0.458,0.208 0.458,0.208 1.302,0.49 true 1.552,1.896 1.865,2.052 0.313,0.156 10 false *1 0.313,0.094 0.625,0.25 0.313,0.156 10 false *a
*1 Transaxle Housing Type T Oil Seal
*a Matchmark


Align the matchmark on the transaxle 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 transaxle housing type T oil seal.




d.
C407645C01
1.333,0.521 1.729,0.198 true 2.479,1.375 1.677,1.99 1.677,1.99 2.49,1.073 true 0.906,2.01 1.302,1.688 true 1.5,1.938 1.813,2.094 0.313,0.156 10 false *1 1.76,0.115 2.073,0.271 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 0.76,1.938 1.073,2.094 0.313,0.156 10 false *a
*1 Transaxle Housing Type T Oil Seal
*a Matchmark


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

NOTICE:
·

Install the torque converter assembly to the input shaft while keeping it horizontal.

·

Do not push the torque converter assembly excessively when rotating it.

·

Do not damage the transaxle housing type T oil seal.




e.
C407646C01
2.469,1.354 1.76,1.938 1.76,1.938 2.448,1.031 true 1.333,0.677 1.865,0.188 1.865,0.188 1.344,0.531 true 1.625,1.906 1.938,2.063 0.313,0.156 10 false *1 1.885,0.052 2.198,0.208 0.313,0.156 10 false *a
*1 Transaxle Housing Type T Oil Seal
*a Matchmark


Rotate the torque converter assembly approximately 180° again, align the matchmark on the torque converter assembly with the one on the transaxle housing and insert the groove of the torque converter assembly into the key of the drive sprocket.

NOTICE:
·

Install the torque converter assembly to the input shaft while keeping it horizontal.

·

Do not push the torque converter assembly excessively when rotating it.

·

Do not damage the transaxle housing type T oil seal.




f.

Clean the drive plate and torque converter setting bolt holes.


g.
C399935C01
0.635,2.74 1.052,2.323 true 2.427,1.823 2.833,1.427 false 2.344,1.031 2.51,0.771 false 0.563,0.208 1.146,0.792 true 2.146,0.938 2.458,1.094 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 2.25,1.74 2.563,1.896 0.313,0.156 10 false *b 2.177,0.198 2.375,0.385 0.198,0.188 10 false A 0.365,0.094 0.677,0.25 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 0.438,2.656 0.75,2.813 0.313,0.156 10 false *b
*a Engine Assembly Surface
*b Drive Plate Surface


Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure the dimension (A) between the continuously variable transaxle assembly contact surface of the engine*a and the torque converter assembly contact surfaces of the drive plate*b.

NOTICE:

Make sure to deduct the thickness of the straightedge.



h.
C398750E02
2.667,0.51 2.823,0.708 0.156,0.198 10 false B

Using a vernier caliper and straightedge, measure the dimension (B) shown in the illustration and check that the dimension (B) is more than the dimension (A), which was measured in the previous step.

Standard:

B = A + 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more


NOTICE:
·

Make sure to deduct the thickness of the straightedge.

·

If the continuously variable 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.




Hide 30400 9.INSTALL CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

a.
C398751C01
1.604,0.875 2.573,0.417 true 0.948,0.99 1.26,1.146 0.313,0.156 10 false *1 2.646,0.323 2.958,0.479 0.313,0.156 10 false *2
*1 Crankshaft
*2 Torque Converter Assembly Centerpiece
V100135

Clutch Spline Grease


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)



b.
C405228C01
2.24,2.365 2.396,2.563 0.156,0.198 10 false -
V100135

Bolt A
V100136

Bolt B
V100137

Bolt C
V100138

Knock Pin


Confirm that the 2 knock pins are installed to the engine assembly and are not damaged.


c.

While keeping the engine assembly and continuously variable transaxle assembly horizontal, align the knock pins with the holes in the continuously variable assembly and install the continuously variable assembly with the 8 bolts shown in the illustration.

Torque:
for bolt A : 64 N*m (653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf)
for bolt B : 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)
for bolt C : 46 N*m (469 kgf*cm, 34 ft.*lbf)

Bolt Length:
Bolt Length
A 50 mm (1.97 in.)
B 35 mm (1.38 in.)
C 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 continuously variable transaxle assembly.

·

When mounting the continuously variable 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 continuously variable transaxle assembly are in close contact with one another.



HINT:
·

Bolt (A), (B): Install from continuously variable transaxle assembly side.

·

Bolt (C): Install from engine assembly side.




Hide 12321 10.INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY

a.
C405205C01
0,0 0,0 false
V100135

Bolt A
V100136

Bolt B
V100137

Bolt C


Install the rear engine mounting bracket sub-assembly to the continuously variable transaxle 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)



Hide 12311A 14.INSTALL TRANSVERSE ENGINE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET

a.
C405167C01
1.333,0.438 1.49,0.635 0.156,0.198 10 false -
V100135

Bolt A
V100136

Bolt B
V100137

Bolt C


Install the transverse engine engine mounting bracket to the continuously variable transaxle assembly 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)



Hide 12361 15.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)


Hide 19.INSTALL WATER BY-PASS PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

a.

Install the water by-pass pipe sub-assembly to the continuously variable transaxle assembly with the 3 bolts.

Torque:
10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)


b.

Connect the No. 3 water by-pass hose and No. 4 water by-pass hose to the water by-pass pipe sub-assembly, and slide the 2 hose clips to secure the hoses.

C405198C01
3.198,0.219 3.615,0.219 true 4.083,0.208 4.5,0.208 true 6.281,1.458 6.5,0.917 6.5,0.917 6.667,0.917 false 6.708,1.469 6.51,0.927 true 1.885,1.229 2.198,1.385 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 6.375,2 6.688,2.156 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 2.958,0.135 3.156,0.313 0.198,0.177 10 true *1 4.552,0.125 4.865,0.281 0.313,0.156 10 true *2 5.802,0.854 6.042,1.063 0.24,0.208 10 false *e 0.917,2.177 1.229,2.333 0.313,0.156 10 false *b 6.698,0.844 7.01,1 0.313,0.156 10 false *c 1.135,1.031 1.448,1.229 0.313,0.198 10 false *d 5.688,1.354 5.885,1.573 0.198,0.219 10 true *f 5.156,0.802 5.469,1 0.313,0.198 10 false *g
*1 No. 3 Water By-pass Hose *2 No. 4 Water By-pass Hose
*a 2 to 7 mm (0.0787 to 0.275 in.) *b 0 to 3 mm (0 to 0.118 in.)
*c Paint Mark (Rear Side of Vehicle) *d 90° (Claw of Hose Clip Location)
*e 120° (Claw of Hose Clip Location) *f RR Side
*g Upper Side - -


NOTICE:
·

Make sure to slide the No. 3 water by-pass hose and No. 4 water by-pass hose until it contacts the hose stopper of the transmission oil cooler.

·

Align the hose paint mark the position shown in the illustration.

·

Make sure that the claws of the hose clip are within the location shown in the illustration.




Hide 16264D 20.INSTALL NO. 2 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

a.
C407589C01
2.25,2.667 2,2.333 2,2.333 2.427,2.667 true 2.521,3.156 2.833,3.313 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 1.865,2.198 2.177,2.354 0.313,0.156 10 false *b 1.406,2.313 1.719,2.469 0.313,0.156 10 false *c
*a 2 to 7 mm (0.0787 to 0.275 in.)
*b Paint Mark (LH Side of Vehicle)
*c 120° (Claw of Hose Clip Location)


Connect the No. 2 water by-pass hose to the transmission oil cooler and slide the hose clip to secure the hose.

NOTICE:
·

Make sure to slide the No. 2 water by-pass hose until it contacts the hose stopper of the transmission oil cooler.

·

Align the hose paint mark the position shown in the illustration.

·

Make sure that the claws of the hose clip are within the location shown in the illustration.




b.

Install the No. 2 water by-pass hose to the water hose clamp bracket with the bolt.

Torque:
19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)


Hide 16261G 21.CONNECT NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS HOSE

a.

Attach the 2 clamps.


b.

Connect the No. 1 water by-pass hose to the transmission oil cooler and slide the hose clip to secure the hose.

C405201C02
5.021,1.385 5.323,1.771 5.323,1.771 4.844,1.406 true 5.677,1.146 5.917,1.396 0.24,0.25 10 false *c 4.74,0.646 5.052,0.802 0.313,0.156 10 false *b 5.344,1.677 5.656,1.875 0.313,0.198 10 false *a
*a Paint Mark (Upper Side of Vehicle) *b 2 to 7 mm (0.0787 to 0.275 in.)
*c 120° (Claw of Hose Clip Location) - -


NOTICE:
·

Make sure to slide the No. 1 water by-pass hose until it contacts the hose stopper of the transmission oil cooler.

·

Make sure to align the paint mark of the No. 1 water by-pass hose with the paint mark of the transmission oil cooler.

·

Make sure that the claws of the hose clip are within the location shown in the illustration.




Hide 82121 22.CONNECT ENGINE WIRE

a.
C415493

Attach the 2 clamps to connect the engine wire.


b.

Attach the 5 clamps to connect the engine wire to the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

C491821C01
3.333,0.125 3.583,0.281 0.25,0.156 10 true *a 4.26,0.188 4.5,0.354 0.24,0.167 10 true *b 3.938,1.365 4.125,1.583 0.188,0.219 10 true *c 4.313,0.625 4.5,0.802 0.188,0.177 10 true *d 4.594,2.042 4.906,2.198 0.313,0.156 10 true *e 4.125,2.427 4.292,2.594 0.167,0.167 10 true *f 3.135,1.708 3.458,1.927 0.323,0.219 10 false *g 3.344,2.302 3.563,2.469 0.219,0.167 10 true *h
*a Transmission Wire Connector *b Shift Stroke Sensor Connector
*c Shift Lever Position Sensor Connector *d Transmission Revolution Sensor (NOUT) Connector
*e Transmission Revolution Sensor (NSS) Connector *f Oil Pressure Sensor Connector
*g Transmission Revolution Sensor (NT) Connector *h Oil Pump With Motor Assembly Connector
V113147

Install in this Direction - -



c.

Install the 3 bolts to connect the engine wire to the continuously variable transaxle assembly.

Torque:
10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)


d.

Connect the oil pump with motor assembly connector.


e.

Connect the transmission revolution sensor (NT) connector.


f.

Connect the oil pressure sensor connector.


g.

Connect the transmission revolution sensor (NSS) connector.


h.

Connect the transmission revolution sensor (NOUT) connector.


i.

Connect the shift lever position sensor connector.


j.

Connect the shift stroke sensor connector.


k.

Connect the transmission wire connector and rotate the lever and attach the claw.

HINT:

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



l.
C402275C01
2.25,1.396 2.51,2.01 2.51,2.01 2.875,2.01 true 2.906,1.938 3.104,2.135 0.198,0.198 10 true *1
*1 Flow Shutting Valve (Water Valve) Connector


Attach the clamp to connect the engine wire.


m.

Connect the engine wire to the continuously variable transaxle assembly with the bolt.

Torque:
10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)


n.

Connect the flow shutting valve (water valve) connector.


o.
C402274C01
1.354,0.365 2.333,0.167 2.333,0.167 2.5,0.167 true 2.167,1.333 2.833,0.667 2.833,0.667 3,0.667 true 2.542,0.104 2.771,0.313 0.229,0.208 10 true *1 3.031,0.594 3.25,0.76 0.219,0.167 10 true *2
*1 Camshaft Position Sensor Connector
*2 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector


Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.


p.

Connect the camshaft position sensor connector.


q.

Connect the engine wire to the engine assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

Torque:
10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)


Hide 32101G 28.INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER SETTING BOLT

a.

Clean the threads of the 6 drive plate and torque converter setting bolts.


b.
C321585C01
1.729,1.865 2.021,1.865 2.021,1.865 2.094,1.49 false 1.531,1.75 1.844,1.906 0.313,0.156 10 false *a
*a Adhesive


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

Adhesive:

Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent


NOTICE:

In order to ensure proper installation of the 6 drive plate and torque converter setting bolts, apply adhesive to the 6 drive plate and torque converter setting bolts and install them within 10 minutes of adhesive application.



c.

Turn the crankshaft to gain access to the installation locations of the 6 drive plate and torque converter setting bolts and install each drive plate and torque converter 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 setting bolt, and then the remaining 5 silver colored drive plate and torque converter setting bolts.