Auto Trans Service (1996)

1996 Toyota 4Runner TRANSMISSION SERVICING - A/T AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICING Toyota

Avalon, Camry, Celica 2.2L 5S-FE, Corolla 1.6L 4A-FE & Tercel With 3-Speed

Check transmission fluid level and transmission/differential fluid level every 15,000 miles or 24 months. Transmission/differential fluid reservoir is independent from the transmission. Normal operating conditions service interval is not available. Celica 1.8L 7A-FE, Corolla 1.8L 7A-FE, MR2, Paseo, RAV4 & Tercel With 4-Speed, Land Cruiser, Pickup, Previa, Supra, Tacoma, T100 & 4Runner

Check transmission fluid level every 15,000 miles or 2 4 months. Differential fluid reservoir is incorporated with the transmission. Normal operating conditions service interval is not available. CHECKING FLUID LEVEL

NOTE:

When hen che checking cking fluid fluid le level vel for for the the trans transmis missi sion on,, if ve vehicl hicle e has has bee been ope opera ratin ting g in heavy heavy t raffic, towin g a trailer or at high s peeds peeds in hot w eather, eather, wait wait 30 minut es before checking the fluid l evel. evel.

NOTE:

Some ome mode models have have a trans transmis missio sion/ n/di diffe ffere rent ntia iall unit. unit. On the these se mode models the the differential lubri cation is separate separate from the transmissio n flui d. It It must be checked and fi lled separately. separately.

Transmission

1. Drive vehicle vehicle until until engine and transmi transmissio ssion n reach normal normal operating operating temperature. temperature. Park Park vehicle vehicle on level surface and apply parking brake. brake . With engine idling and brakes applied, ap plied, move gearshift from Park through Low and back to Park. 2. Check fluid fluid level on transmis transmission sion dipstick. dipstick. Fluid Fluid level should should be in HOT range range marked on dipstick. dipstick. Add proper type of fluid if necessary. See RECOMMENDED FLUID under LUBRICATION. DO NOT overfill transmission. Transmission/Differential Transmission/Differential (Avalon, Camry, Celica 2.2L 2. 2L 5S-FE, Corolla 1.6L 4A-FE & Tercel 3-Speed)

Remove filler plug. See Fig. 1 -3. Fluid should be level with bottom edge of filler plug hole. If fluid is low, fill with proper type fluid until fluid is level with filler plug opening. See RECOMMENDED FLUID under LUBRICATION. Reinstall filler plug.


Fig. 1: Identifying Transmission/Differential Drain & Filler Plugs (Avalon & Camry 3.0L V6) Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.


Fig. 2: Identifying Transmission/Differential Drain & Filler Plugs (Camry 2.2L 4-Cyl. & Celica 2.2L (5SFE)) Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.


Fig. 3: Identifying Transmission/Differential Drain & Filler Plugs (Corolla 1.6L (4A-FE) & Tercel 3Speed) Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. Transfer Case (Land Cruiser, Pickup, Previa, Tacoma, T100 & 4Runner)

Remove filler plug located on rear of o f transfer case. Fluid should be level with bottom edge of filler plug hole. If fluid is low, fill with proper type fluid until fluid is level with filler plug opening. See RECOMMENDED FLUID under LUBRICATION. Reinstall filler plug. Transfer Case (RAV4)

Park vehicle on level surface and apply parking brake. Check fluid level on transfer case dipstick. Fluid level should be in the LOW to HIGH range. Add proper type of fluid if necessary. See RECOMMENDED FLUID under LUBRICATION. DO NOT overfill transfer case. RECOMMENDED FLUID

CAUTION: CAUTION: As p er Toyo ta TSB TC003 TC003-99, -99, dated May 21, 1999, 1999, ATF Type T-IV T-IV now replaces ot her Type T fluid s. Only ATF Type T can be mix ed with Type T-IV T-IV flu id. ATF Type T-II T-II and and Type T-IV fluid fl uids s mu st NOT be mixed. To prevent


Transmission (Pickup 4WD W/3.0L V6 & 1995 4Runner 4WD W/V6)

1. Remove transmi transmission ssion oil pan drain plugs plugs from from transmi transmissio ssion. n. See Fig. 4 . Allow fluid to fully drain. If replacing transmission oil strainer, remove transmission oil pan and gasket.

CAUTI CAUTION ON:: When When removing tr ansmissio n oil str ainer, ainer, note bolt size and length for reassembly reassembly reference. reference. 2. Remove bolts, bolts, transmissi transmission on oil strainer strainer and gasket (if (if equipped). equipped). Thoroughly Thoroughly clean transmissi transmission on oil pan. Using NEW gasket (if equipped), install transmission oil strainer. Install and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . 3. Using NEW gasket, gasket, install install transmiss transmission ion oil pan (if removed). removed). Install Install and tighten tighten bolts to specificati specification on See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill transmission through dipstick tube to specified capacity using recommended fluid. See RECOMMENDED FLUID under LUBRICATION. 4. Ensure Ensure vehicle is on a level level surface. surface. Apply parking parking brake. brake. Start engine engine and apply brakes. brakes. Move gearshif gearshiftt from Park through Low and back to Park. 5. Check fluid fluid level on transmis transmission sion dipstic dipstick. k. Add proper type type fluid so fluid fluid level is at the the COOL range marked on the dipstick. Operate vehicle to normal operating temperature and recheck. See CHECKING FLUID LEVEL under LUBRICATION.


Fig. 4: Identifying Transmission Oil Pan Drain Plugs (Pickup 4WD With 3.0L V6 & 1995 4Runner 4WD With V6) Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. Transmission (All Others)

1. Remove transmis transmission sion oil pan drain plug plug from transmiss transmission ion oil pan. Allow Allow fluid to fully drain. drain. If replacing replacing transmission oil strainer, remove transmission oil pan and gasket.

CAUTI CAUTION ON:: When When removing tr ansmissio n oil str ainer, ainer, note bolt size and length for reassembly reassembly reference. reference. 2. Remove bolts, bolts, transmissi transmission on oil strainer strainer and gasket (if (if equipped). equipped). Thoroughly Thoroughly clean transmissi transmission on oil pan. Using NEW gasket (if equipped), install transmission oil strainer. Install and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . 3. Using NEW gasket, gasket, install install transmiss transmission ion oil pan (if removed). removed). Install Install and tighten tighten bolts to specificati specification on See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill transmission through dipstick tube to specified capacity using recommended fluid. See RECOMMENDED FLUID under LUBRICATION. 4. Ensure Ensure vehicle is on a level level surface. surface. Apply parking parking brake. brake. Start engine engine and apply brakes. brakes. Move gearshif gearshiftt from Park through Low and back to Park. 5. Check fluid fluid level on transmis transmission sion dipstic dipstick. k. Add proper type type fluid so fluid fluid level is at the the COOL range marked on the dipstick. Operate vehicle to normal operating temperature and recheck. See CHECKING FLUID LEVEL under LUBRICATION. Transmission Differential (Avalon, Camry, Celica 2.2L 5S-FE, Corolla 1.6L 4A-FE & Tercel 3-Speed)

1. Remove oil filler filler and drain drain plugs plugs from from differen differential. tial. See Fig. 1 . Allow fluid to drain. Reinstall drain plug. 2. Fill differen differential tial through through oil filler filler plug plug hole to specified specified capacity capacity using using recommended recommended fluid. fluid. See RECOMMENDED FLUID under LUBRICATION. Ensure fluid is level with bottom edge of filler plug hole. Reinstall filler plug. Transfer Case (Land Cruiser, Pickup, Previa, Tacoma, T100 & 4Runner)

1. Remove filler filler plug plug located on rear rear of transfer transfer case. case. Remove drain drain plug from bottom bottom of transfer transfer case. case. Allow fluid to drain. Reinstall drain plug. 2. Fill transfer transfer case case through through oil filler filler plug hole to specifie specified d capacity capacity using recommende recommended d fluid. See RECOMMENDED FLUID under LUBRICATION. Ensure fluid is level with bottom edge of filler plug hole. Reinstall filler plug. Transfer Case (RAV4)

1. Remove drain drain plug from from bottom of transfer transfer case. case. Allow Allow fluid to drain. drain. Reinstall Reinstall drain drain plug. Fill Fill transfer transfer case through transfer case oil dipstick tube to specified capacity using recommended fluid. See RECOMMENDED FLUID under LUBRICATION. 2. Check fluid fluid level on transfer transfer case case dipstick. dipstick. Fluid Fluid level should should be in the LOW to HIGH HIGH range. Add fluid fluid if


necessary. DO NOT overfill transfer case.

ADJ A DJUSTMENTS USTMENTS THROTTLE VALVE CABLE Avalon, Camry, Celica, Corolla 1.8L 7A-FE, Land Cruiser, MR2, Paseo, Previa Supercharged, RAV4, Supra NonTurbo, Tacoma 2WD 3.4L V6 & 4WD, T100 & 1996 4Runner

1. Ensure Ensure accelerator accelerator pedal is in in released released position position and throttle throttle valve is fully fully closed. closed. Check that no slack slack exists in throttle valve cable at the throttle body. Measure distance between outer cable and the stopper on throttle valve cable. See Fig. 5 . 2. Distance Distance should be 0-.04" 0-.04" (0-1.0 (0-1.0 mm). If distance distance is not not within within specificati specification, on, loosen adjustin adjusting g nuts on throttle valve cable. Tighten or loosen adjusting nuts until proper distance is obtained. Tighten adjusting nuts. Recheck distance once adjusting nuts are tightened.

Fig. 5: Measuring Distance On Typical Throttle Valve Cable (Avalon, Camry, Celica, Corolla 1.8L 7AFE, Land Cruiser, MR2, Paseo, Previa Supercharged, RAV4, Supra Non-Turbo, Tacoma 2WD 3.4L V6 & 4WD, T100 & 1996 4Runner) Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. Corolla 1.6L 4A-FE, Pickup, Previa Non-Supercharged, Tacoma 2WD 2.4L 4-Cyl., Tercel & 1995 4Runner


step 2). If throttle valve is not fully open, adjust throttle linkage or cable so throttle valve is fully o pen and then go to step 2). 2. Ensure accelerat accelerator or pedal is fully fully depressed. depressed. Loosen Loosen adjusting adjusting nuts on on throttle throttle valve cable. cable. Adjust outer outer cable so distance between end of rubber boot and stopper on throttle valve cable is 0-.04" (0-1.0 mm). See Fig. 6 . Tighten adjusting nuts. Recheck distance once adjusting nuts are tightened.

Fig. 6: Measuring Distance On Throttle Valve Cable (Corolla 1.6L 4A-FE, Pickup, Previa NonSupercharged, Tacoma 2WD 2.4L 4-Cyl., Tercel & 1995 4Runner) Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. GEARSHIFT LINKAGE Land Cruiser

1. Apply parking parking brake. brake. Loosen control control rod nut on control control rod at control control shaft shaft lever on side side of transmissi transmission. on. See Fig. 7 . Rotate control shaft lever fully counterclockwise toward rear of vehicle to the Park position. 2. Rotate control control shaft lever lever clockwise clockwise 2 notches to Neutral Neutral position. position. Ensure gearshif gearshiftt is in Neutral. While While holding control shaft lever lightly counterclockwise back toward the Reverse position, tighten control rod nut. 3. Start engine. engine. Ensure Ensure vehicle vehicle moves forward forward when shifti shifting ng gearshift gearshift from Neutral Neutral to Drive, Drive, and in reverse reverse when shifting to Reverse.


Fig. 7: Adjusting Shift Linkage (Land Cruiser) Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. Pickup 2WD & Pickup 4WD With 2.4L 4-Cyl.

1. Apply parking parking brake. brake. On models with with column shift, shift, remove remove control control rod nut from from control rod rod at bottom of steering column. See Fig. 8 . Push control rod fully downward to the Park position. 2. Pull control control rod upward upward 2 notches to the the Neutral positi position. on. While While holding gearshif gearshiftt lightly lightly toward the Reverse position, tighten control rod nut. 3. On models models with floor floor shift, shift, loosen loosen nut for for control control rod at the the gearshift. gearshift. See See Fig. 9 . Pull control rod fully backward toward rear of vehicle to the Park position. Push control rod forward 2 notches to the Neutral position. Ensure gearshift is in Neutral. Tighten nut for control rod rod at gearshift. 4. On all models, models, start engine. engine. Ensure vehicle vehicle moves forward forward when shifting shifting gearshift gearshift from Neutral Neutral to Drive, Drive, and in reverse when shifting to Reverse. Pickup 4WD With 3.0L V6 & 1995 4Runner 4WD With 3.0L V6

1. Apply parking parking brake. brake. Loosen nut(s) nut(s) for control control rod at shift shift lever lever on driver's driver's side of transmi transmission ssion.. The control rod fits between shifting mechanism at rear of the transmission and the shift lever on side of transmission. The shifting mechanism has a rod which goes to the gearshift. 2. Pull control control rod fully fully backward backward toward rear rear of vehicle vehicle to the Park position. position. Push Push control rod rod forward forward 2 notches to the Neutral position. 3. Ensure Ensure gearshift gearshift is in Neutral. While While holding gearshift gearshift lightly lightly toward toward the Reverse Reverse position, position, tighten nut(s) nut(s)


4Runner 4. Apply parking parking brake. brake. Loosen Loosen nut nut for control control rod at the the gearshift. gearshift. See Fig. 9 . Pull control rod fully backward toward rear of vehicle to the Park position. 5. Push control control rod forward forward 2 notches notches to the Neutral Neutral position. position. Ensure Ensure gearshift gearshift is in Neutral. Neutral. Tighten Tighten nut for for control rod at gearshift. 6. Start engine. engine. Ensure Ensure vehicle vehicle moves forward forward when shifti shifting ng gearshift gearshift from Neutral Neutral to Drive, Drive, and in reverse reverse when shifting to Reverse. T100

1. Apply parking parking brake. brake. Remove Remove control rod nut from from control control rod at bottom bottom of steeri steering ng column. column. SeeFig. 8 . Push control rod fully downward to the Park position. 2. Pull control control rod upward upward 2 notches to the the Neutral positi position. on. While While holding gearshif gearshiftt lightly lightly toward the Reverse position, tighten control rod nut. 3. Start engine. engine. Ensure Ensure vehicle vehicle moves forward forward when shifti shifting ng gearshift gearshift from Neutral Neutral to Drive, Drive, and in reverse reverse when shifting to Reverse.

Fig. 8: Adjusting Typical Shift Linkage For Column Shifts Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.


Fig. 9: Adjusting Typical Shift Linkage For Floor Shifts Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. GEARSHIFT CABLE Avalon, Camry, Celica, Corolla, MR2, Paseo, Previa, RAV4, Tercel

1. Apply parking parking brake. brake. Loosen Loosen swivel nut on manual manual shift shift lever on side side of transmi transmission ssion.. See Fig. 10 . Rotate manual shift lever counterclockwise (downward) toward the oil pan to the Park position. 2. Rotate manual manual shift shift lever clockwise clockwise (upward) (upward) 2 notches notches to Neutral Neutral position. position. Ensure Ensure gearshift gearshift is in Neutral. While holding manual shift lever slightly counterclockwise to Reverse position, position, tighten swivel nut. 3. Start engine. engine. Ensure Ensure vehicle vehicle moves forward forward when shifti shifting ng gearshift gearshift from Neutral Neutral to Drive, Drive, and moves moves in reverse when shifting to Reverse.


Fig. 10: Adjusting Typical Gearshift Cable Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. Tacoma With Column Shift

1. Apply parking parking brake. brake. Loosen swivel swivel nut on manual manual shift lever lever on side of transmi transmission ssion.. Rotate manual manual shift lever fully forward toward front of engine Park position. 2. Rotate manual manual shift shift lever back toward toward rear of vehicle vehicle 2 notches notches to Neutral Neutral position. position. Ensure Ensure gearshift gearshift is in in Neutral. While holding manual shift lever lightly toward the Reverse position, position, tighten swivel nut. 3. Start engine. engine. Ensure Ensure vehicle vehicle moves forward forward when shifti shifting ng gearshift gearshift from Neutral Neutral to Drive, Drive, and moves moves in reverse when shifting to Reverse. PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH

NOTE:

Park/ rk/neutr neutra al switc switch h may may also also be be re referre ferred d to as as Pa Park/ rk/Neutra utrall Pos Positi ition on (P (PNP) switch.

1. Loosen park/neut park/neutral ral switch switch retaining retaining bolt(s). bolt(s). Position Position gearshift gearshift in Neutral. Neutral. Align neutral neutral line on park/neutral switch with groove on the shaft. See Fig. 11 . 2. Hold park/neutr park/neutral al switch in this position position and tighten tighten retaining retaining bolt to specificat specification. ion. Ensure Ensure vehicle only starts with gearshift in Park or Neutral.


Fig. 11: Adjusting Park/Neutral Switch (Typical) Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LINKAGE Pickup & 1995 4Runner

1. Loosen shift shift rod nut on cross cross shaft shaft for transfer transfer case. case. Cross shaft shaft is located located at rear of transfer transfer case, case, just above the drive shaft flange. Push control shaft for transfer case shift linkage fully toward front of vehicle. 2. Pull control control shaft shaft toward rear rear of vehicle vehicle one notch to the "H4" position. position. Ensure Ensure transfe transferr case gearshift gearshift is in "H4" position. While holding transfer case gearshift lightly toward "H4" p osition, tighten shift rod nut on cross shaft. Check transfer case operation.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Application Transmission Oil Pan Drain Plug Avalon & Camry Celica 1.8L (7A-FE) 2.2L (5S-FE) Corolla 1.6L (4A-FE) 1.8L (7A-FE) Land Cruiser

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

36 (49) 13 (18) 36 (49) 36 (49) 13 (18) 15 (20)


61 (6.9)

Auto Trans Service (1996)

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