Tacoma Extra Cab 2WD L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE) (1999)
Valve Body: Service and Repair
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
1. CLEAN TRANSMISSION EXTERIOR
To prevent contamination, clean the exterior of the transmission.
2. REMOVE DRAIN PLUG AND DRAIN ATF
3. REMOVE OIL PAN NOTICE:
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Some fluid will remain in the oil pan.
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Be careful not to damage the filler pipe.
a. Remove the 14 bolts, and carefully remove the oil pan.
b. Remove the gasket.
4. EXAMINE PARTICLES IN PAN
Remove the magnets and use them to collect any steel chips. Look carefully at the magnetic and non-magnetic chips to anticipate what type of
wear you will find in the transmission.
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Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and plate wear
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Brass (non-magnetic): bushing wear
5. REMOVE OIL PIPES
Pry up both pipe ends with a large screwdriver and remove the 2 pipes.
NOTICE: Be careful not to bend or damage the pipes.
6. REMOVE OIL STRAINER
Remove the 5 bolts, oil strainer and the gasket.
NOTICE: Be careful as some oil will come out with the strainer.
7. REMOVE VALVE BODY