Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 59

Q05643

Q05657

Q05402

Q05657

Q05402

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

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1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

13.

REMOVE SOLENOID VALVES

(a)

Remove the 3 bolts, shift solenoid valve No.1 and No.2
with the retainer.

NOTICE:
When removing solenoid, do not use a screwdriver, etc. to
pry up the solenoid.
(b)

Remove the O–rings from the shift solenoid valve No.1
and No.2.

(c)

Remove the bolt and shift solenoid valve SL.

(d)

Remove the O–ring from the shift solenoid valve SL.

(e)

Remove the bolt and shift solenoid valve SLN.

(f)

Remove the O–ring from the shift solenoid valve SLN.

14.

INSTALL SOLENOID VALVES

(a)

Coat the 2 new O–rings with ATF and install it to the shift
solenoid valve SL.

(b)

Install the shift solenoid valve SL.

(c)

Install and torque the bolt.
Torque: 6.6 N·m (67 kgf·cm, 58 in.·lbf)

(d)

Coat the 2 new O–rings with ATF and install it to the shift
solenoid valve SLN.

(e)

Install the shift solenoid valve SLN.

(f)

Install and torque the bolt.
Torque: 6.6 N·m (67 kgf·cm, 58 in.·lbf)

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OR0038

D01023

A

C

C

B

C

D

D

D01058

D01059

A

B

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(g)

Coat the 2 new O–rings with ATF and install it to the shift
solenoid valve No.1 and No.2.

(h)

Install the No.1 and No.2 solenoids.

(i)

Install and torque the 3 bolts.
Torque: 6.6 N·m (67 kgf·cm, 58 in.·lbf)

15.

PLACE NEW 2ND BRAKE APPLY GASKET

16.

INSTALL VALVE BODY TO TRANSAXLE CASE

(a)

While holding the cam down with your hand, slip the cable
end into the slot.

(b)

Lower the valve body into place.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to entangle the solenoid wire.

(c)

Install and tighten the 9 bolts.

HINT:
Hand tighten the 9 bolts first, then torque with a torque wrench.

Bolt length:
Bolt A: 30 mm (1.181 in.)
Bolt B: 43 mm (1.693 in.)
Bolt C: 48 mm (1.890 in.)
Bolt D: 52 mm (2.047 in.)
Torque: 11 N·m (110 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)

17.

INSTALL B

3

APPLY PIPE

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

18.

INSTALL CONNECTOR CLAMP AND PIPE RETAINER

(a)

Install the connector clamp and pipe retainer.

(b)

Install and torque the 2 bolts.
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 48 mm (1.890 in.)
Bolt B: 39 mm (1.535 in.)
Torque: 11 N·m (110 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)

D01021

B

B

A

Z19257

30
(1.18)

B

A

mm (in.)

Q05728

Connector

Z19256

B

A

B

A

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19.

INSTALL MANUAL VALVE BODY

(a)

Align the manual valve with the pin on the manual shaft
lever.

(b)

Lower the manual valve body into place.

(c)

Hand tighten the 5 bolts first. Then, tighten them with a
torque wrench.
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 22 mm (0.866 in.)
Bolt B: 36 mm (1.417 in.)
Torque: 11 N·m (110 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)

20.

INSTALL TRANSFER LUBRICATION APPLY PIPE

(a)

Place the detent springs on the manual valve body and
hand tighten the 2 bolts first. Then, tighten them with a
torque wrench.
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 14 mm (0.551 in.)
Bolt B: 36 mm (1.417 in.)
Torque: 11 N·m (110 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)

(b)

Check that the manual valve lever is touching the center
of the detent spring tip roller.

(c)

Using a plastic hammer, install the pipe into the position.

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

Install and torque the bolt.
Torque: 11 N·m (110 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)

21.

CONNECT SOLENOID CONNECTORS

22.

INSTALL OIL PIPES

Using a plastic hammer, install the pipes into the positions.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to bend or damage the pipes.

23.

INSTALL OIL STRAINER AND APPLY PIPE BRACKET

(a)

Install the oil strainer and apply pipe bracket.

(b)

Install and torque the 6 bolts.
Bolt length:
Bolt A: 22 mm (0.866 in.)
Bolt B: 52 mm (2.047 in.)
Torque:
Bolt A: 10 N·m (100 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf)
Bolt B: 11 N·m (110 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)

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AT3785

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24.

INSTALL MAGNETS IN PLACE

Install the 3 magnets in the indentations of the oil pan, as shown
in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the magnet does not interfere with the oil
pipes.

25.

INSTALL OIL PAN AND GASKET

(a)

Install the oil pan and a new gasket.

(b)

Install and torque the 17 new bolts.
Torque: 4.9 N·m (50 kgf·cm, 43 in.·lbf)

26.

INSTALL AND TORQUE DRAIN PLUG
Torque: 49 N·m (500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf)

27.

FILL ATF AND CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(See page

DI–150

)