Transmission Install

[a216vcti]

Well...I got my blown transmission/transfercase out and bought a used replacement. It came from a salvage yard and has the torque converter already installed. Should I just throw it in there? Any useful tips? I will be doing this job with the truck on the ground. I bought an attachment for my floor jack to turn it into a transmission jack. Also, the casting for my new trans has a marking on it that's different than my old one. I was wondering if you all knew what it meant. One is a 25 and the other is a 18.

 

[a216vcti]

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[a216vcti]

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[sterbenlicht]

....that sucks. I wish I could tell you, but I have no idea. What was different about the vehicle that it came out of? I'm not sure I'd worry about it if it's all the same. I could definitely be wrong though, so it would be nice if someone knows something about that number.

 

[zgensler31]

Idk what the number is. But what years are they. Whag did it come out of and what is it going into, because there are differences. Kick down cable versus wire. I think 3 different valve bodies and such.

 

[a216vcti]

It came from a salvage yard. They said it was from a 96 4r. My 4r is a 99. It looks like there was a sticker on the top of the salvage yard trans that was removed but you can still make out the lettering. It looks like it said 3d460. On the trans that I pulled out of the my 4r, there is a sticker in the same place with a model number of 35010-3D670. I called the dealer and they said that the model number for a trans for my car is 35010-3D550-87. I think the trans from the salvage yard is a 35000-3D460. I feel like it should work, I just do not have a way of being certain.

Also, I'm pretty sure they both have kick down cables. Is that the cable that connects to the throttle body? If so, it's there.

 

[a216vcti]

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[ajonesnv]

Are all the wiring harnesses the same?

 

[ajonesnv]

I would do an external inspection, and make sure everything is the same. If so then it should work just fine.

I did mine a couple years back and one of the questions asked when I looking for fitment was concerning Cal emissions, so they could be identical but different in the view of a part number.

If it makes you feel any better I bought a 97 to replace my 99. The only thing that I can imagine being different would be if you have 4wd. There are differences between the AWD version and the standard version.

 

[zgensler31]

Maybe search around on the Toyota parts websites and try to get a complete part number on the junkyard trans. Then cross reference that number for application on which 4runners.

 

[a216vcti]

Are all the wiring harnesses the same?

They look like it.

 

[a216vcti]

I would do an external inspection, and make sure everything is the same. If so then it should work just fine.

I did mine a couple years back and one of the questions asked when I looking for fitment was concerning Cal emissions, so they could be identical but different in the view of a part number.

If it makes you feel any better I bought a 97 to replace my 99. The only thing that I can imagine being different would be if you have 4wd. There are differences between the AWD version and the standard version.

I, too, have a Cali car and was wondering the same thing. I ended up getting a Fed emissions trans because it was cheaper. I made sure I didn't get a trans with the awd since my trans was pre awd.


Since you're familiar with the process, when installing the torque converter, what's a good way to install the TC so that it's completely flush and everything fits?

 

[ajonesnv]

I, too, have a Cali car and was wondering the same thing. I ended up getting a Fed emissions trans because it was cheaper. I made sure I didn't get a trans with the awd since my trans was pre awd.


Since you're familiar with the process, when installing the torque converter, what's a good way to install the TC so that it's completely flush and everything fits?

I didn't have to remove the torque converter, as the one I bought came with one, however if I remember correctly they just pull in and out, so it should just slide right into place.

 

[Nelsonmd]

The numbers on the casting could be a mold number for tracking purposes. If Toyota is using multiple molds for those pans, then they likely have to mark them with a mold number to be able to track defects back to a specific mold.

A PN of some sort likely wouldn't be only 2 digits. 2 digits smacks of mold/cavity #.

I can't really help with the rest of your questions.

 

[csp]

Since you're familiar with the process, when installing the torque converter, what's a good way to install the TC so that it's completely flush and everything fits?

Not sure what you mean by completely flush and everything fits. Flush with what?

The torque convertor only goes on one way. It slides into the input of the transmission. Slide it on and turn it a bit while attempting to push it on a bit more. It should fully engage the pump and you will feel it slip into place when that happens.