Tacoma PreRunner Extra Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2000)
Using a transmission jack, support the transmission.
10. REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING BRACKET
Remove the 8 bolts and engine rear mounting bracket.
Torque:
Bolt A: 58 Nm (590 kgf-cm, 43 ft. lbs.)
Bolt B: 18 Nm (185 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.)
11. REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING
Remove the 4 bolts and engine rear mounting.
Torque: 65 Nm (660 kgf-cm, 48 ft. lbs.)
12. REMOVE TRANSMISSION
a. Remove the 6 transmission mounting bolts from the engine.
Torque: 72 Nm (730 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)
b. Disconnect the wire harness from the transmission.
c. Pull out the transmission up and toward the rear.
d. Turn the transmission clockwise.
e. Move the transmission backward again.
f.
Lower the front side of the transmission and remove it from the front side of the vehicle.
INSTALLATION