2005 LEXUS ES300 check transmission fluid

4005R-08
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- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL
HINT:
Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal
operating temperature.
Fluid temperature: 70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F)
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking
brake.
(b) With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position,
and return to P position.
(c) take out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
(d) Put it back fully into the pipe.
(e) take it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT posi-
tion.
If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O-rings,
FIPGs, oil seals, plugs and/or other parts.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY
PRECAUTION
1. The automatic transaxle is composed of highly precision-finished parts, if nequine careful in-
spection before reassembly therefore even a small nick may cause fluid leakage or may de-
grade the performance. The instructions here are organized so that you work on only one com-
ponent group at a time. This will help you to avoid confusion about similar-looking parts of
different sub-assemblies being on your workbench at the same time. The component groups
are inspected and repaired from the converter housing side. Inspectio, repair and reassembly
As much as possible, before proceeding to the next component group. If a defect is found in
a certain component group during reassembly, inspect and repair this group immediately. If a
component group cannot be assembled because parts are being ordered, be sure to keep all
parts of the group in a separate container while proceeding with disassembly, inspection, re-
pair and reassembly of other component groups.
Recommended ATF: T-IV
2. All disassembled parts should be washed clean and any fluid passages and holes should be
blown with compressed air.
3. Dry all parts with compressed airnever use shop rags.
4. When using compressed air, do not aim at yourself to prevent accidentally spraying ATF or ker-
osene on your face.
5. The recommended automatic transaxle fluid or kerosene should be used for cleaning.
6. After cleaning, the parts should be arranged in the correct order for efficient inspection, repairs,
and reassembly.
7. When disassembling a valve body, be sure to match each valve together with the correspond-
ing spring.
8. New discs for the brakes and clutches that are to be used for replacement must be soaked in
ATF for at least 15 minutes before reassembly.
9. All oil seal rings, clutch discs, clutch plates, rotating parts, and sliding surfaces should be
coated with ATF prior to reassembly.
10. All gaskets and rubber O-rings should be replaced.
11. Do not apply adhesive cements to gaskets and similar parts.
12. Make sure that the ends of a snap ring are not aligned with one of the cutouts and are installed
in the groove correctly.
13. If a worn bushing is to be replaced, the sub-assembly containing the bushing must also be re-
placed.
14. Check thrust bearings and races for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
15. Use petroleum jelly to keep parts in place.
16. When working with FIPG material, you must perform the following.
Using a razor blade and a gasket scraper, remove all the old packing (FIPG) material from the
gasket surface.
Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material.
Clean both sealing surfaces with a non-residue solvent.
Parts must be reassembled within 10 minutes of application. Otherwise, the packing (FIPG) ma-
terial must be removed and reapplied.

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AT0953
SST
AT3306
Hold
TurnLock
Free
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Sample showing minimum amount of
powders in ATF
Actual Size
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSTORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE
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TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY
(a) Inspect the one-way clutch.
(1) Set SST into the inner race of the one-way clutch.
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32010)
(2) Install SST so that it fits in the notch of the converter
hub and outer race of the one-way clutch.
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32020)
(3) With the torque converter clutch setting up on its
side, check that the one-way clutch locks when it is
turned counterclockwise, and rotates clockwise
smoothly.
If necessary, clean the converter and retest the one- way
clutch.
Replace the converter if the one-way clutch still fails the test.
(b) Determine the condition of the torque converter clutch
assy.
(1) If the inspection result of the torque converter clutch
assy meets the following item, replace the torque
converter clutch.
Malfunction item:
Any metallic sound is heard from the torque convert-
er clutch during stall test or when the shift lever is in
neutral position.
One-way clutch is free or locked in both directions.
Fine powders exceeding the sample limit is identified
in ATF. (See the sample.)
HINT:
The sample shows the auto fluid of approx. 0.25 liters (0.26 US
qts, 0.22 Imp. qts) that is taken out from the removed torque
converter clutch
(c) Replace the ATF in the torque converter clutch.
(1) If the ATF is discolored and/or has a foul odor, com-
pletely stir the ATF in the torque converter clutch
and drain it with the face for installation facing up.

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- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSTRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSY (U151E)
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5. REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSY
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and oil strainer.
NOTICE:
Be careful that some fluid will come out from the oil strain-
er.
(b) Remove the O-ring from the oil strainer.
6. REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSY
(a) Support the valve body assy and remove the 17 bolts and
the valve body assy.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the check valve body, spring and ac-
cumulator piston.
(b) Remove the check ball body and spring.

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- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSFRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL (U151E)
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9. INSTALL TRANSAXLE HOUSING OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal.
SST 09223-15020, 09950-70010 (09951-07150)
Oil seal drive in depth:
0
0.5 mm (0
0.020 in.)
(b) Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.
10. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
11. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
12. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS
13. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
14. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (SEE PAGE 40-1)
15. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
w/ VSC (SEE PAGE 05-471)
w/o VSC (SEE PAGE 05-420 )

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REPLACEMENT
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See page 11-1)
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.2
6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
7. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page 16-9)
8. DRAIN ENGINE OIL (See page 17-20)
9. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (See page 30-8)
10. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSY (See page 10-1 1)
11. REMOVE RADIATOR LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR (See page 19-5)
12. REMOVE BATTERY
13. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY
14. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSY (See page 19-5)
15. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY (See page 19-5)
16. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET (See page 19-5)
17. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET NO.1 (See page 19-5)
18. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSY
(a) Remove the clip and bolt, then remove the intake air resonator.
19. REMOVE V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1
(See page 14-5)
20. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSY (See page 19-21)
21. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD (See page 14-79)
22. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO.2 RH (See page 14-79)
23. REMOVE GENERATOR BRACKET NO.2 (See page 14-79)
24. REMOVE GENERATOR BELT ADJUSTING BAR (See page 17-9)
25. SEPARATE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH (See page 17-9)
26. SEPARATE TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSY (See page 40-44)
27. DISCONNECT UNION TO CHECK VALVE HOSE
28. DISCONNECT FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE NO.1
29. DISCONNECT FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSY NO.1 (See page 11-1)
30. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE
31. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE
32. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET
33. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET
34. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER INLET HOSE
35. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE
36. DISCONNECT OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE NO.1