Toyota Corolla Repair Manual: Torque converter clutch and drive plate (atm)
Inspection
1. Inspect torque converter clutch assy

- Inspect the one–way clutch.
- Set sst into the inner race of the one–way clutch.
Sst 09350–32014 (09351–32010)
- set sst so that it fits in the notch of the converter
hub and outer race of the one–way clutch.
Sst 09350–32014 (09351–32020)

- With the torque converter clutch setting up on its
side, check that the one–way clutch locks when it is
turned counterclockwise, and rotates smoothly
clockwise.
If necessary, clean the torque converter clutch and retest the
one–way clutch.
Replace the torque converter clutch if the one–way clutch still
fails the test.

- Determine the condition of the torque converter clutch
assy.
- If the inspection result of the torque converter clutch
assy meets the following item, replace the torque
converter clutch.
Malfunction item:
any metallic sound is heard from the torque converter
clutch during stall test or when the shift lever is in
neutral position.
One–way clutch is free or locked in both directions.
Fine powders exceeding the sample limit is identified
in atf. (See the sample.)
Hint
:
the sample shows the auto fluid of approx. 0.25 Liters (0.26 Us
qts, 0.22 Imp. Qts) that is taken out from the removed torque
converter clutch
- replace the atf in the torque converter clutch.
- If the atf is discolored and/or has a foul odor, completely
stir the atf in the torque converter clutch
and drain it with the face for installation facing up.

- Clean and check the oil cooler and oil pipe line.
- If the torque converter clutch is inspected or the atf
is exchanged, clean the oil cooler and oil pipe line.
Hint
:
- spray compressed air of 196 kpa (2 kgf/cm2, 28 psi) from
the inlet hose.
- If plenty of fine powders are identified in the atf, add new
atf using a bucket pump and clean it again.
- If the atf is cloudy, inspect the oil cooler.

- Prevent deformation of the torque converter clutch and
damage to the oil pump gear.
- When any marks due to interference are found on
the end of the bolt for the torque converter clutch
and on the bottom of the bolt hole, replace the bolt
and the torque converter clutch.
- All of the bolts should have the same length.
- No missing spring washer.
2. Inspect drive plate & ring gear sub–assy

- Set up a dial indicator and measure the drive plate runout.
- check the damage of the ring gear.
Maximum runout: 0.20 Mm (0.0079 In.)
If the runout is not within the specification or ring gear is damaged,
replace the drive plate.
1. Remove hood sub–assy
2. Remove cylinder head cover no.2
3. Remove battery
4. Remove battery carrier
Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.
5. Remove air cleaner assembly with hose
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Replacement
1. Remove air cleaner case
2. Remove air cleaner hose no.1
3. Remove speedometer sensor
disconnect the connector.
remove the bolt and speedometer sensor assembly.
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if different dtcs related to different systems that have terminal e2
as the ground terminal are output
simultaneously, terminal e2 may be open.
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Body rocker panel moulding lh
Replacement
Hint:
use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
1. Remove body rocker panel moulding lh
Remove the 8 retainers.
using a screwdriver, remove the moulding.
Hint:
tape the screwdriver tip before use.
remove the 7 clips from the moulding.
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Before driving
Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and
model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.
1 Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into the floor mat eyelets.
2 Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook (clip) to secure the flo ...