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IN0036
Seal Lock Adhesive
GENERAL REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
1. Use fender, seat and floor covers to keep the vehicle
clean and prevent damage.
2. During disassembly, keep parts in order to facilitate
reassembly.
3. Observe the following:
(a) Before performing electrical work, disconnect the
negative cable four the battery terminal.
(b) If it is necessary to disconnect the battery for in-
spection or repair, always disconnect the cable from
the negative (-) terminal which is grounded to the
vehicle body.
(c) To prevent damage to the battery terminal post,
loosen the terminal nut and raise the cable straight
up without twisting it or prying it.
(d) Clean the battery terminal posts and cable termi-
nals with a shop rag. Do not scrape them with a file
or other abrasive object.
(e) Install the cable terminal to the battery post with the
nut loose, and tighten the nut after installation. Do
not use a hammer or such to tap the terminal onto
the post.
(f) Be sure the cover for the positive (+) terminals are
properly in place.
4. Check hoses and wiring connectors to make sure
that they are secure and correct.
5. Non-reusable parts
(a) Always replace cotter pins, gaskets, O-rings and oil
seals etc. with new ones.
(b) Non-reusable parts are indicated in the component
illustrations by the ºrº symbol.
6. Precoated parts
Precoated parts are the bolts and nuts, which have
been coated with a seal lock adhesive at the factory.
(a) If a precoated part is retightened, loosened or
caused to move in any way, it must be recoated
with the specified adhesive.
(b) Recoating of precoated parts
(1) Clean off the old adhesive from the bolt, nut
or installation part threads.
(2) Dry with compressed air.
(3) Apply the specified seal lock adhesive to the
bolt or nut threads.
(c) Precoated parts are indicated in the component il-
lustrations by the ºº symbol.
IN-4- INTRODUCTIONGeneral Repair Instructions
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7. When necessary, use a sealer on gaskets to prevent
leaks.
8. Carefully observe all specifications for bolt tighten-
ing torques. Always use a torque wrench.
9. Use of special service tools (SST) and special ser-
vice materials (SSM) may be required, depending on
the nature of the repair. Be sure to use SST and SSM
where specified and follow the proper work proce-
dure. A list of SST and SSM can be found at the back
of this manual.
10. When replacing fuses, be sure the new fuse has the
correct amperage rating. DO NOT exceed the fuse
amp rating or use one of a lower rating.
11. Care must be taken when jacking up and supporting
the vehicle. Be sure to lift and support the vehicle at
the proper locations.
(a) If the vehicle is to be jacked up only at the front or
rear end, be sure to block the wheels in order to
ensure safety.
(b) After the vehicle is jacked up, be sure to support it
on stands. It is extremely dangerous to do any
work on the vehicle raised on jack alone, even for a
small job that can be finished quickly.
- INTRODUCTIONGeneral Repair InstructionsIN-5
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Illustration
09226 - 10010Part No.
Crankshaft Front &
Rear Bearing ReplacerPart Name
A540HNote
09240 - 00020
Wire Gauge Set
09308 - 00010Oil Seal PullerA540H
09316 - 12010Transfer Bearing
ReplacerA540H
09316 - 20011Transfer Bearing
Replacer
09316 - 60010Transmission &
Transfer Bearing
Replacer
(09316 - 00010)
(Replacer Pipe)
(09316 - 00040)
(Replacer ºCº)A540H
(09316 - 00060)
(Replacer ºEº)A540H
09318 - 12010Transfer Bearing
Adjusting Nut WrenchA540H
09325 - 12010Transmission Oil
PlugA540H
09325 - 20010Transmission Oil
PlugA540H
09326 - 20011Output Shaft Bearing
Lock Nut WrenchA540H
09330 - 00021Companion Flange
Holding ToolA540H
09350 - 32014TOYOTA Automatic
Transmission Tool
Set
PREPARATION
SST (SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS)
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Illustration
Part No.
Part Name
Note
(09308 - 10010)
(Oil Seal Puller)
(09351 - 32032)Counter Driven Gear
Holding Tool
(09351 - 32040)No. 1 Piston Spring
Compressor
(09351 - 32050)
(Snap Ring Expander)
(09351 - 32061)
(Oil Pump Puller)
(09351 - 32070)No. 2 Piston Spring
Compressor
(09351 - 32080)
(Lock Nut Wrench)
(09351 - 32090)Oil Seal Remover
& ReplacerA540H
(09351 - 32100)Drive Pinion Bearing
Replacer
(09351 - 32111)Side Bearing Race
ReplacerA540H
(09351 - 32120)Overdrive Bearing
Replacer
(09351 - 32140)
(Oil Seal Replacer)
(09351 - 32150)
(Oil Seal Replacer)
(09351 - 32190)
(Measure Terminal)
(09351 - 32200)No. 3 Piston Spring
Compressor
SST (SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS) (Cont'd)
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Valve body
spring
SpringFree length
mm (in.)Coil outer
diameter
mm (in.)Total
No. of
coilsColor
(Upper valve body)
Second coast modulator valve
B
1 orifice control valve
Down-shift plug
Throttle valve
Throttle modulator valve
Cut-back valve
No. 1 accumulator control valve
Lock-up relay valve27.5 (1.083)
24.8 (0.976)
29.8 (1.173)
30.7 (1.209)
21.7 (0.854)
21.8 (0.858)
28.1 (1.106)
26.6 (1.047)8.9 (0.350)
8.0 (0.315)
8.7 (0.343)
9.2 (0.362)
9.5 (0.374)
6.0 (0.236)
10.6 (0.417)
10.2 (0.402)14.6
12.0
13.5
9.5
9.5
13.5
13.0
11.5Brown
White
Yellow
Purple
Orange
Red
Yellow
Green
(Lower valve body)
Pressure relief valve
Check valve
Secondary regulator valve
No. 2 accumulator control valve
Second lock valve
3 - 4 shift valve
Low coast modulator valve
1 - 2 shift valve
2 - 3 shift valve
Primary regulator valve11.2 (0.441)
19.9 (0.783)
38.5 (1.516)
23.0 (0.906)
20.7 (0.815)
29.2 (1.150)
20.2 (0.795)
29.2 (1.150)
28.0 (1.102)
64.2 (2.528)6.4 (0.252)
11.0 (0.433)
8.4 (0.331)
6.3 (0.248)
6.1 (0.240)
8.9 (0.350)
7.9 (0.311)
8.9 (0.350)
9.4 (0.370)
18.6 (0.732)7.5
8.5
17.0
12.0
12.0
12.0
11.9
12.0
10.3
12.5None
None
Purple
Gray
Orange
Light green
Purple
Light green
None
None
Valve body
retainerRetainerHeight
mm (in.)Width
mm (in.)Thickness
mm (in.)
(Upper valve body)
Lock-up relay valve
Throttle modulator valve
Second coast modulator valve
Cut-back valve
No. 1 accumulator control valve
B
1 orifice control valve6.5 (0.256)
6.5 (0.256)
6.5 (0.256)
9.2 (0.362)
6.5 (0.256)
11.5 (0.453)5.0 (0.197)
5.0 (0.197)
5.0 (0.197)
5.0 (0.197)
5.0 (0.197)
5.0 (0.197)3.2 (0.126)
3.2 (0.126)
3.2 (0.126)
3.2 (0.126)
3.2 (0.126)
3.2 (0.126)
(Lower valve body)
Primary regulator valve
Secondary regulator valve
No. 2 accumulator control valve
Second lock valve
Low coast modulator valve
1 - 2 shift valve
2 - 3 shift valve
3 - 4 shift valve9.2 (0.362)
15.0 (0.591)
9.2 (0.362)
11.5 (0.453)
11.5 (0.453)
6.5 (0.256)
9.2 (0.362)
6.5 (0.256)5.0 (0.197)
5.0 (0.197)
5.0 (0.197)
5.0 (0.197)
5.0 (0.197)
5.0 (0.197)
5.0 (0.197)
5.0 (0.197)3.2 (0.126)
3.2 (0.126)
3.2 (0.126)
3.2 (0.126)
3.2 (0.126)
3.2 (0.126)
3.2 (0.126)
3.2 (0.126)
Specifications (Cont'd)
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Part tightenedkg-cmft-lb N-m
Oil cooler pipe union and elbow
Oil pan
Valve body y Transaxle case
Accumulator y Cover
Oil pump y Transaxle case
O/D case y Transaxle case
Differential LH side bearing retainer
Differential carrier cover
Oil pump body y Stator shaft
Upper valve body y Lower valve body
Front differential right case y Front differential left case
Ring gear y Ring gear mounting case
Transfer right case retainer y Transfer right case
Transfer right case y Adjusting nut lock plate lock bolt
Transfer right case y Transfer left case
Transfer right case y Mode select lever and rod275
50
11 0
100
225
250
195
400
100
67
340
1,260
300
73
450
55
11 520
43 in.-lb
8
7
16
18
14
29
7
58 in.-lb
25
91
22
63 in.-lb
33
48 in.-lb
827
4.9
11
10
22
25
19
39
10
6.6
33
124
29
7.2
44
5.4
11 Transfer
(Cont'd)81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
Mark
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K Ring gear adjusting shim2.43 mm
2.46 mm
2.49 mm
2.52 mm
2.55 mm
2.58 mm
2.61 mm
2.64 mm
2.67 mm
2.70 mm
2.73 mm
2.76 mm
2.79 mm
2.82 mm
0.30 mm
0.33 mm
0.36 mm
0.39 mm
0.42 mm
0.45 mm
0.48 mm
0.51 mm
0.54 mm
0.57 mm0.0957 in.
0.0969 in.
0.0980 in.
0.0992 in.
0.1004 in.
0.1016 in.
0.1028 in.
0.1039 in.
0.1051 in.
0.1063 in.
0.1075 in.
0.1087 in.
0.1098 in.
0.1110 in.
0.0118 in.
0.0130 in.
0.0142 in.
0.0154 in.
0.0165 in.
0.0177 in.
0.0189 in.
0.0201 in.
0.0213 in.
0.0224 in.
Specifications (Cont'd)
Torque Specifications
A-8- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSAutomatic Transaxle Transfer (A540E A540H)
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AT3754
Electronic Control
SystemDifferential Hydraulic Control
SystemTorque
ConverterLock-up
Clutch 4-speed Planetary
Gear Unit
Sectional View
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
(A540E)
The A540E is a 4-speed, Electronic Controlled Transaxle (hereafter called ECT) developed exclusively
for use with a transversely-mounted engine. A lock-up is built into the torque converter.
The A540E transaxle is mainly composed of the torque converter, the 4-speed planetary gear unit, the
differential, the hydraulic control system and the electronic control system.
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AT5032
(A540H)
The A540H automatic transaxle design is based on the A540E automatic transaxle and equipped with a
center differential and transfer.
This transaxle has the same hydraulic multiplate clutch in the center differential limiting control mecha-
nism as the A241H automatic transaxle on the Corolla All-Trac/4WD Station Wagon. The fluid pressure
acting on the hydraulic multiplate clutch of the A540H is controlled by the ECT ECU (Electronic Control
Unit) according to the vehicle driving conditions. As a result, torque is distributed to the front and rear
wheels appropriately at all times to maximize the overall performance of the 4WD vehicle.
NOTICE: Special handling methods are necessary for full-time 4WD vehicles during inspection and
maintenance. Instructions concerning these handling methods are given on Camry Repair Manual
(Pub. No. RM199U) on page IN-8.
Hydraulic Multiplate ClutchTransfer Front DifferentialCenter
Differential 4-Speed Planetary Gear
Unit and Hydraulic
Control SystemNo. 1 and No. 2 Center Differential
Control Solenoid ValveCenter Differential ControlECT
ECU No. 1 and No. 2 Shift Control
Solenoid Valves and Lock-up
Control solenoid ValveEngine ECU
Throttle Position
Sensor
Stop Light Switch
Vehicle Speed
Sensors
Mode Select Switch
Neutral Start Switch
O/D Main Switch
Center Deff. Control
Switch Shift Control Sectional View
Sensors
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