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AT−20
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1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY
2. REMOVE 2 BOLTS AND LOOSEN FAN SHROUD OF COOLING FAN TO AVOID DAMAGE TO FAN
Torque: 4.9 N·m (50 kgf·cm, 43 in.·lbf)
3. DISCONNECT THROTTLE CABLE
(a) Loosen the adjusting nut and disconnect the cable from the bracket.
(b) Disconnect the throttle cable from the linkage.
4. REMOVE UPPER SIDE STARTER MOUNTING BOLT Torque: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
5. REMOVE TRANSMISSION SELECT L EVER AND
TRANSFER SHIFT LEVER
(a) Remove the clip, washer and wave washer, and discon- nect the transfer shift lever link.
(b) Remove the nut and washer, and disconnect the trans- mission select lever link.
Torque: 13 N·m (130 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
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(c) Remove the transfer shift lever knob.
(d) Remove the 4 screws and console.
(e) Remove the 4 screws and transfer shift lever boot.
(f) Remove the 3 bolts and console box.
(g) Disconnect the 3 connectors.
(h) Remove the 6 screws and transmission shift lever assem-
bly.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
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(i) Remove the 4 bolts and transfer shift lever.
Torque: 18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
(j) Remove the 2 cushions.
6. DISCONNECT THESE CONNECTORS:
No.1 vehicle speed sensor
No.2 vehicle speed sensor
Park/neutral position switch
Solenoid connector
ATF temperature sensor
Center differential lock indicator switch
L4 position switch
Neutral position switch
7. DISCONNECT BLEEDER HOSE FROM TRANSFER
8. REMOVE FRONT AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFT (See page PR−3 )
9. REMOVE OIL FILLER PIPE
(a) Remove the level gauge.
(b) Remove the upper side mounting bolt.
(c) Remove the bolt and filler pipe.
HINT:
At the time of installation, replace the used O −ring with a new
one.
10. LOOSEN 2 OIL COOLER PIPE UNION NUTS
Torque: 34 N·m (350 kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf)
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11. REMOVE 4 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET MOUNTING
BOLTS
Torque: 18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
12. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
Remove the 4 bolts and engine under cover. Torque: 28 N·m (290 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf)
13. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNT- ING BOLT
(a) Remove the converter hole plug.
(b) Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt.
(c) Hold the crankshaft pulley nut with a wrench and remove the 6 bolts.
Torque: 55 N·m (550 kgf·cm, 40 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, first install gray colored bolt and then
5 other bolts.
14. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 nuts, bolts and gasket, and disconnect the
front exhaust pipe assembly.
Torque: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of inatallation, replace the used nuts and gasket with
new nuts and gasket.
(b) Loosen the clamp bolt and disconnect the clamp from the
No.1 support bracket.
Torque: 19 N·m (195 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and No.1 support bracket. Torque: 24 N·m (240 kgf·cm, 17 ft·lbf)
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(d) Remove the 4 nuts and 2 gaskets, shift the front exhaust
pipe assembly to the vehicle’s outside.
Torque: 62 N·m (630 kgf·cm, 46 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, replace the used gaskets and nuts
with new gaskets and nuts.
15. REMOVE STARTER
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the terminal and connec-
tor.
(b) Remove the lower side mounting bolt and starter. Torque: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
16. REMOVE CROSSMEMBER
(a) Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
(b) Remove the 8 bolts and 2 nuts, and then remove the crossmember.
Torque:
Bolt: 61 N·m (620 kgf·cm, 45 ft·lbf)
Nut: 74 N·m (750 kgf·cm, 54 ft·lbf)
17. REMOVE TRANSMISSION
(a) Lower the rear end of the transmission.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the cooling fan, brake booster
and brake line.
(b) Separate the wire harness from the transmission and transfer.
(c) Remove the oil cooler pipe mounting bolts from the torque
converter clutch housing, and then disconnect the 2 oil
cooler pipes from the elbows.
(d) Remove the 10 bolts and transmission. Torque: 72 N·m (730 kgf·cm, 53 ft·lbf)
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AT−25
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSTALLATION
1. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLA-
TION
Using calipers and a straight edge, measure from the installed
surface of the transmission housing. Correct distance: More than 15.7 mm (0.618 in.)
2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page
AT −20 ).
HINT:
After installation, adjust the shift lever position and throttle
cable (See page DI−131).
Fill and check fluid level (See page DI−131).
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BO−4
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BODY FRONT BUMPER
1238
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
FRONT BUMPER
COMPONENTS
CAUTION:
The side rail extensions are necessary for normal function-
ing of the SRS airbag, so make sure that they are correctly
installed.When replacing the bumper, always inspect the
side rail extensions. If they are deformed or cracked, re-
place them. Torque: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
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Centering BoltBolt
with W asher
BO37J−01
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BODY HOOD
1240
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
HOOD
ADJUSTMENT
HINT:
Since the centering bolt is used as the hood hinge and lock set
bolt, the hood and lock cannot be adjusted with it on. Substitute
the bolt with washer for the centering bolt.
1. ADJUST HOOD IN FORW ARD/REARWARD AND LEFT
/RIGHT DIRECTIONS
Adjust the hood by loosening the hood side hinge bolts. Torque: 18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
2. ADJUST FRONT EDGE OF HOOD IN VERTICAL DIRECTIONS
(a) Loosen the lock nut.
(b) Adjust the hood by turning the cushions.
3. ADJUST REAR EDGE OF HOOD IN VERTICAL DIREC-
TIONS
Adjust the hood by loosening the body side hinge bolts.
4. ADJUST HOOD LOCK
Adjust the hood lock by loosening the mounting bolts. Torque: 8.0 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)
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