Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 58

Q00229

AX01P–02

Q06496

Q05727

Q04617

Z10304

Neutral
Basic
Line

Groove

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH

AX–5

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PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP)
SWITCH

ON–VEHICLE REPAIR

1.

DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
CONNECTOR

2.

REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH

(a)

Remove the clip from the shift control cable.

(b)

Remove the nut and control cable.

(c)

Remove the nut, washer and transaxle control shaft lever.

(d)

Using a screwdriver, pry off the lock plate.

(e)

Remove the nut and lock plate.

(f)

Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position
switch.

3.

INSTALL AND ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION
SWITCH

(a)

Temporarily install the park/neutral position switch with
the 2 bolts.

(b)

Install a new lock plate and nut.
Torque: 6.9 N·m (70 kgf·cm, 61 in.·lbf)

(c)

Stake the nut with the lock plate.

(d)

Adjust the park/neutral position switch.
(See page

DI–150

)

Q04687

Q06496

AX–6

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH

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(e)

Install the transaxle control shaft lever and washer.

(f)

Install and torque the nut.
Torque: 15 N·m (150 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf)

(g)

Install the control cable and nut.
Torque: 15 N·m (150 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf)

(h)

Install the clip to the shift control cable.

4.

CONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CON-
NECTOR

5.

TEST DRIVE VEHICLE

AT3785

AX0WH–01

AT0103

D01019

Q05728

Connector

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

AX–7

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VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

ON–VEHICLE REPAIR

1.

CLEAN TRANSAXLE EXTERIOR

To help prevent contamination, clean the exterior of the trans-
axle.
2.

DRAIN ATF

Using a hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and fluid into
the suitable container.
3.

REMOVE OIL PAN AND GASKET

NOTICE:
Some fluid will remain in the oil pan.
Remove oil pan bolts, and carefully remove the pan assembly.
Discard the gasket.

4.

EXAMINE PARTICLES IN PAN

Remove the magnets and use them to collect any steel chips.
Look at the chips and particles in the pan and magnet carefully
to anticipate what type of wear you will find in the transaxle.

Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and plate wear

Brass (non–magnetic): bushing wear

5.

REMOVE OIL STRAINER AND APPLY PIPE BRACKET

(a)

Remove the 3 bolts and oil strainer.

NOTICE:
Be careful as oil will come out of the strainer when it is re-
moved.
(b)

Remove the 3 bolts and apply pipe bracket.

6.

REMOVE OIL PIPES

Pry up both pipe ends with a large screwdriver and remove the
5 pipes.
7.

DISCONNECT SOLENOID CONNECTORS

D01020

D01021

D01058

D01023

OR0038

AX–8

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

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8.

REMOVE TRANSFER LUBRICATION APPLY PIPE

(a)

Remove the 2 bolts and detent spring.

(b)

Remove the pipe set bolts.

(c)

Pry up the pipe with a screwdriver and remove the pipe.

9.

REMOVE MANUAL VALVE BODY

Remove the 5 bolts and manual valve body.

10.

REMOVE B

3

APPLY PIPE

(a)

Remove the pipe retainer.

(b)

Pry up the pipe with a screwdriver and remove the pipe.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to bend or damage the pipe.

11.

REMOVE VALVE BODY

(a)

Remove the 9 bolts.

(b)

Disconnect the throttle cable from the cam and remove
the valve body.

12.

REMOVE 2ND BRAKE APPLY GASKET