Canada - A/T - Installation Precautions

Bulletin
TSB3042

Issue Date
August 14, 2008

Market
Canada

Title
Confirm Alignment Pin Installation during Transmission/Transaxle Installation to the Engine

Component
Engine Electrical

Models
'90-'09 All applicable Toyota models

INTRODUCTION:

The purpose of this TSB is to provide information regarding the installation of alignment pins during transmission/transaxle assembly installation. Missing alignment pins may result in incorrect alignment and failure of the transmission/transaxle assembly. Use the information below when installing a transmission/transaxle assembly.






APPLICABLE VEHICLES:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:


REPAIR PROCEDURES:

1. Inspect the rear side of the engine block assembly for 2 alignment pins.
- If there are less than 2 alignment pins present, one may have been removed with the transmission/transaxle assembly. Check the removed assembly for the missing alignment pins. Go to step 2.
- If there are 2 alignment pins present, the transmission/transaxle assembly may be installed following the applicable Repair Manual procedure.

NOTE
A missing alignment pin may result in failure of the transmission/transaxle assembly.







2. Install the missing alignment pin(s) on the engine block.
- Refer to the applicable Repair Manual procedure for location of the cylinder block rear side alignment pins.

NOTE
In the Repair Manual, the alignment pin is referred to as a "straight pin."

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.