Transmission Service Toyota Tacoma 1995-2004 

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I just did this today to my 98 Tacoma, using a set of ramps in my driveway. I followed this video. The only difference was that I sprayed the adhesive on the gasket instead of on the rim of the pan, I just didn't want to get glue into the pan that I had just so thoroughly cleaned. Other than that, it went exactly like the video. It saved me $120! Thanks Pros!

Nice video. I watched it this morning before performing the work on my wife's 2004 Tacoma. It made the process go much smoother. Nothing like being prepared! I didn't remove the dip stick tube. It wasn't a problem. The hardest part is getting the old gasket material off the pan! Thanks!

On my '96 Tacoma 4x4 automatic the last guy that did this job really hosed me! No pan gasket, just RTV, plenty of it too! I had the opportunity to utilize my vast array of ball-peen hammers, starting with the small one....and a gasket scraper as a chisel. The only spot to get a good swing was on the rear right corner. Every other angle had driveshafts, sway-bar and exhaust pipes in the way. Fortunately the damage and distortion to the edge of the oil pan was correctable with a file and some straightening techniques. I was so relieved when the pan finally started to separate from the transmission. What a miserable time consuming task it was to remove the layer of RTV from the oil pan. It was much easier removing the RTV from the mating edge of the transmission. Time will tell how well the oil pan seals to the transmission again. Using a gasket of course. I will try without any RTV or glue at first and hope that the gasket will seal. Tomorrow I will take the pan and filter to the auto parts store to match it to the correct filter and gasket kit. Apparently there are 3 different kits for this year Tacoma. A 14 bolt pan for 4x2 model. 2 (maybe 3) kits for the 19 bolt pan for 4x4 models. With a shallow or a deep. Since this is a job that should be done routinely, does anyone have a way of sealing the gasket so it comes apart easily for the next time?

I have a 2002 Tacoma V6 Double-Cab 4x4 with an Aisin automatic transmission. My owner’s manual says to use Dexron III which is a GM ATF. GM upgraded their ATF to Dexron VI and it’s backward compatible to Dexron III. Make sure that you refer to your owner’s manual for the correct ATF and that you buy a licensed and approved OEM ATF.

Best Tranni kit vlog on RU-vid I have seen for Toyota!

Omg the music drove me crazy. I was trying to learn something!

Great video.....this worked for me perfectly. My next project is to replace the oil pan gasket on a 1998 Toyota T100 SR5 6 cyl, 3.4, but of course there is a bar that is not allowing me to drop the pan. Is there any easy solution to dropping my oil pan. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

great video.very professional.thank you very much

I invited some friends over for a party. We didn't bother to watch the video. We just turned up the music and danced to it all night long. .

Fantastic video! Thanks, guys!

I know some people when they have the pan off and old filter, they'll spray some carb cleaner to the surface of the transmission and let it drip dry while they do the other steps. Is that a good recommendation?

Well done. Thorough and clear. I appreciate your help!

I usually use 3m gorilla snot on Tranni pan and I drive car 35 miles then check fluid while running...other than that this is a awesome vlog!

I have 125,000 miles on my trans and have kept the fluid changed on a regular interval but have never changed the filter. I was under the impression that Toyota just used a screen but after watching your video I will go down and get a filter kit and do it as per your instructions. I do use Mobil1 ATF as I am a firm believer in synthetic lubricants.

I'm confused. The video shows T-IV fluid, & many others online say that they use the same. But my owner's manual recommends DEXII or DEXIII. I have an '02 Tacoma V6.

Very simple and clear instructions

Nice video. I have disconnected the transmission cooler lines by the radiator on my 99 Tacoma and using a Mighty Vac hand pump, got all but maybe 1/2 qt.? of the old ATF out,,,

HI. I have a 1997 Toyota T100, 4WD, Automatic, SR5, 3.4L V6, with roughly 350,000 miles on it. A couple years ago, I noticed the transmission did not want to shift down to 1st gear at a stop. I had to begin manually shifting in "L", then shift up to 2nd, then "D". Finally, about a year ago, it stopped shifting into top gear, but it also would Illuminate the "D" & "L" lights at the same time, and would not shift out of first gear . So it sat. This Labor Day weekend, I decided I was going to change out all three shift solenoids. I finally got all the work done and was ready for a test drive. At first, it acted the same with the "D" & "L" lights illuminated. I shifted into "2" and was returning home. I stopped at a sign, put it into "D" and the "L" didn't light up. So I turned around the block to put it on the highway and test it at speed, before I got to the highway, the "L" came on again and wouldn't go off again while in "D". My battery is fried from sitting so long and old age, and I do have some electrical problems with the truck. My right headlight will get really dim sometimes, and the only way to get it back to normal is to disconnect the left headlight, then reconnect it. With the lights acting the way they are, and the shifting correcting itself for a short while, then malfunctioning again, I'm curious if the whole thing is nothing more than some sort of electrical grounding issue. I live in rural Indiana and no transmission shops would touch my Toyota with a ten foot pole, so i had to do it myself. Any insights?

Overall a great & detailed video. The only thing that could make it better is to include torque specifications...found them in the Hayne’s Manual.

Does anyone know if this is the A340E transmission designation? I am trying to buy the right filter/gasket kit to replace shift solenoids, but I see 2 different shapes of filter. There is an 8 digit transmission code on a sticker in the driver door threshold. Can anyone confirm from experience that the type shown in the video is for A340E? I have a 2001 4Runner with the 3.4 sr5 engine and hopefully the same transmission. Thanks!

I just replaced the leaking gasket over the weekend, this video was fundamental in order to do the job as I had no idea where to start so thank you for doing this. Taking off the old glue was the most painful part, more so at the upper part since the residue can linger inside the transmission if you are not careful. I would've like to see how much oil should I use to refill which is around 6 qts, Initially I did it based on the manual (around 2.5 qts) which was not enough since the filter is also replaced. Also, I think it should be recommended to do a power flush since draining does not flush all the transmission oil by gravity itself. Again, thanks for the video and even though it took a long time for me to do the job, my tacoma is running back again with no leaks, cheers!

Great video. It helped me know what I was getting into before I started working on my 1996 Toyota Tacoma with the 2.4 liter 3rz-fe motor in it.

How about servicing the vehicle/transmission speed sensor replacement for 03 Toyota Tacoma 4 cyl. 2wd manual transmission?!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the video! Saved me $$$$$

Will that transmission fluid type 4 work on my Toyota Tacoma 2002?

The best video Gracias es el mejor video con una muy buena explicación felicidades donde se ubicación para que hagan eso a mi tacoma 95

Thank you for the training video. Very common skill.

Where is the "modulator" on a 95 2.4l 2 wd pick up?

Google photos put together a little picture and video clip of my new Honda lawnmower about 6 months ago and it offered it to me to save or delete. I saved it cause it came out pretty cool. I uploaded it to my channel. The reason I say this is because it used the same music as this video. This is the only other place I've ever heard this track.

Thank you!!!

great and informative video! any specs on the torque we should be concerned? anyways, I have decided to install a disco strobe light in my garage to go with the music!!

Can you flush the automatic transmission in the 1st gen Toyota Tacoma Prerunner V6? The manual only mentions draining and refilling on the fluid capacity page.

SMP What did you torque the bolts down to?

The dealer said on my 2002 it was just a liquid gasket, no solid gasket was used. have you heard of this before?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: My owners manual said for a drain and fill, 2.1 qts for my 97 Toyota 4runnner. It failed to mention anywhere in the manual anything about how much to service if you're dropping the pan AND filter change. If you're dropping the pan and filter changing, it brought my servicing from 2.1 qts to 10-11qts!! A huge difference. I know this video is for a Tacoma but my4runner was identical. Make sure to check a forum or do more online research for your respective vehicle to make sure you service enough before driving. In my case the owners manual didn't provide enough info.

Hey there , from much research, type 4 Toyota atf is not compatible with dexron 2-3

*One question: don’t you need to fill the fluid in a pressurized way?*

This is about the 6 cylinder tacoma. For the 4-cylinder, don't try removing the oil filter, it's simply impossible, serious garage work, as you can't move filter between 2 metal hoses and bevels all around. A solution would be nice. Also make sure you have the right gasket, as Napa looked up my VIN and still came with the 6-cylinder gasket.

Valvoline does a transmission service for 129.99 and it gets out all 13 qts from the pan cooler lines and torque converter. Very thorough and you can see the old fluid coming out so you know it's getting clean down to the last step

Is this procedure the same on a 1998 4Runner.?

My 03 Tacoma 3.4 has 109k. Not sure if trans fluid has ever been changed I am second owner. Do you recommend a change or not touch due to the mileage? Trans performs perfect as is. Just wondering.

The Haynes manual says that when checking the fluid level it is necessary to keep the engine running and to move the gear shifter from park all the way down and then back to park. Great video, but there was no mention of this important detail. I wonder why.

As it was a drain and not a flush, how much trans fluid did it take?

Why the adhesive around the pan?

I wouldn't use adhesive for the gasket... transmissions and fluid are sensitive to contamination... just use a few bolts to gently align or use some gasket wax or gel lightly in a few spots on the outside to retain its position. Just my opinion. Thanks for the video!

You can't do thus unless you're listening to the same music

Type 4 ATF is for pre 2003/4 by the way folks so it's a rough year.The ATF i got was from my local Toyota dealer for about £43 and your not sure always go to your dealer as i wasn't sure and was assured the correct one for my 2002 Yaris (UK). Good indepth video btw.

Are the magnets there to attract any metals that might be in the fluid?

how to change the detent cable :(

Do I have to remove the deep stick?why?

Is it possible to get a detailed list of the parts and tools you used? I'd follow if this was provided :)

After making sure the gasket is in the correct position what I have done in the past is to run in the corner bolts in to the gasket it should hold them and then push the pan into place and then gently thread in those bolts and then put in the rest.

I wanted to know if its the same for automatic transmission and manual transmission?

I just keep thinking about how easy this would have been if i had a lift when i did it. did it on my back in the drive way and ive never been more sore.

What was the torque specs for the transmission pan?

ichanged the fluid and iface a problem with my transmission p0755 p0750 p0420 any idea brothers😢

Good video. How many quarts of atf would I use to refill my transmission. My tacoma has the same 3.4 liter engine as the one in the video

I have a leak after a drain and fill, anybody know the washer part number?

Great video! I have the identical motor in my 2002 Tundra. Is the transmission identical as well? Also, do the bolts need to be torqued or just hand tight? Thanks!

What engine is this for? This pan looks different than the one on my 2000 2.7L.

I wish you would have specified auto or manual trans, I have manual trans and need to know how to do that.

Hello, what is the name of the automatic transmission on the 2003 Tacoma 3.4 v6 4x4? greetings, excellent video

Thanks

This same process on 99 Tacoma with 2.4. 4 cylinder auto transmission? Also was there anything in the way making it hard to pull down drain pan like exhaust pipe or anything?

How many quarters of oil does it take ?toyota tacoma 1997

Thank you!

I couldn't find the filter for the 2.4L engine on my 2001 Tacoma. I think for that model, it's not as easy.

3:32 i used a drill with a rubber paint scraper wheel lol.

which silicone you using? brand and type please. thanks,

The dip stick on my tacoma says not to change the transmission fluid. Why? For dealership only?

Can i use toyota atf type 4 for the 99 tacoma

Does anyone know the transmission fluid capacity of a 2000 tacoma prerunner 3.4 transmission? I have a Haynes manual and it says 1.7 that i know is not correct. I have also read anywhere from 4 to 7 quarts. Does anyone know the correct amount?Thank you

Hello! I am replacing the tranny pan in my 04 Taco and the parts guy sold me some red toyota fipg silicone, is that done by itself?

How many quarts did you put in it?

i got almost 5qts out from the drain plug. that sound about right?

How many quarters of oil you used

There are lines in the way of getting the filter out on my 96. Can you address this ?

Pretty good vlog

Clear video but it started with a Tacoma and then ended with a full size T100 maybe. Two different trucks utilized.

Thanks!

Please Help, i need advice.. I own a 1998 Toyota Tacoma , and over the last 5 months the trucks been getting more and more hesitant to shift into "Reverse".. when i put it into drive, the truck works fine, going nicely through all the gears.. So why does she have trouble going into reverse. its so odd.. ( I have plenty of Fluid )... Thanks.Ziggy

I felt like michele pfiefer and tony Montana were gonna walk in any second

Isn't power-flushing better? I used to drain, change filter and fill my Chevy 700R4 like this, but you can drain about one third of the fluid, correct? Power-flushing is better. Using coupons I've gotten engine and trans. flushed for $300 out the door before.

So what was the point of spraying the 3m to hold it in place....placing it and then taking it off to show the camera, just to place it back? I don't understand this step.

Silicone rubber around the diptube , do they mean household caulking or rtv.

Does such a service improve the operation of the transmission or simply improve longevity? Thank you

Great vídeo

Next time, how about you include information like what size each fastener is?

So why were there 2 transmissions, my filter is longer

Would you put the amount the trans takes because I'm pretty sure the torque converter is holding 1 or 2 quarts of fluid then too much fluid ends in aeration and cause a lot of issues

my 2002 tacoma transmission filter doesnt look like that

For us that don’t have the owners manual… what fluid and what’s the capacity for a 2002 Toyota Tacoma pre runner 3.4L

There is no need to remove dip stick guide. remove dip stick only. Just changed my 2,7 '03 Tacoma filter.

Can someone please tell me what the "magnets" are for?

At 3:40 What is an air gasket gun?

What are the specs and would they be the same with the 2wd 4runner?

What's the function of those magnets?

Why don’t you tell us how many quarts what if we don’t have the manual

Isn't the hi strength 90 a little extreme