Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Manual - part 111

D03155

D03170

D07893

D07892

Raise

D03151

AX–28

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

LEXUS RX300   (RM785E)

12.

INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB COVER

(a)

Install the O/D main switch to the shift lever knob cover.

(b)

Install the screw and shift lever knob cover.
Torque: 1.3 N·m (14 kgf·cm, 12 in.·lbf)

13.

INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB BUTTON AND COM-
PRESSION SPRING

14.

INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB AND SHIFT LEVER
KNOB COVER

(a)

Pass through the wire harness of the O/D main switch as
shown illustration and set it.

(b)

Install the shift lever knob and shift lever knob cover to the
shift lever sub–assembly.

NOTICE:
When operating the shift lever sub–assembly, check that
excessive  force is not applied to the wire harness of the
O/D main switch.
15.

INSTALL 2 SHIFT LEVER SUB–ASSEMBLY SET
SCREWS

(a)

Install the 2 shift lever sub–assembly set screws.
Torque: 2.2 N·m (22 kgf·cm, 19 in.·lbf)

(b)

Raise the shift lever knob cover.

16.

CONNECT O/D MAIN SWITCH TERMINAL

(a)

Connect the terminals of the O/D main switch.

(b)

Connect the O/D main switch connector to the No.2 shift
lever plate.

17.

INSTALL SHIFT LEVER PLATE

Install the 4 bolts, nut and shift lever plate sub–assembly.

Torque: 5.7 N·m (58 kgf·cm, 50 in.·lbf)

AX09U–06

F00693

With the brake pedal depressed,
shift while holding the shift lever
knob button in. (The ignition switch
must be in ON position.)

Shift normally

Shift while holding the shift
lever knob button in.

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FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

AX–29

LEXUS RX300   (RM785E)

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal 
(See page AX–21).
HINT:
After installation, inspect shift lever operation.

S

When shifting it to each position, make sure that the shift-
ing lever moves smoothly, can be moderately operated
and the position indicator displays correctly.
Positions which can be operated without pressing
the shift lever knob button
R → N → D, L → 2 → D → N
Positions which can be operated only with pressing
the shift lever knob button
2 → L, N → R → P
Positions which can be operated only with pressing
the shift lever knob button, ignition switch ON and
brake pedal depressed
P → R

S

When starting the engine, make sure that the vehicle
moves forward when shifting from N to D range, and
moves rearward when shifting to R range.

AX11E–01

D02821

Wire Harness and Connector

Ground Cable

RH Stiffener Plate

RH Exhaust 
Manifold Stay

34 (350, 25)

Transaxle

Plug for Line Pressure Test

x 5

Ground Cable

46 (470, 34)

8 (82, 71 in.·lbf)

37 (380, 27)

Flywheel Housing Under Cover

LH Exhaust Manifold Stay

Starter

39 (400, 29)

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

: Specified torque

37 (380, 27)

37 (380, 27)

66 (670, 48)

37 (380, 27)

48 (490, 35)

8 (82, 71 in.·lbf)

20 (200, 14)

39 (400, 29)

AX–30

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

LEXUS RX300   (RM785E)

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

COMPONENTS

AX11F–01

D02822

D02823

D02824

D02825

D02827

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT

AX–31

LEXUS RX300   (RM785E)

REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE TRANSAXLE WITH ENGINE
(See page EM–71)

2.

REMOVE STARTER

(a)

Disconnect the starter wire and connector from the start-
er.

(b)

Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
Torque: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)

3.

REMOVE LH EXHAUST MANIFOLD STAY

Remove the bolt, nut and stay.

Torque: 
Bolt: 20 N·m (200 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)
Nut: 8 N·m (82 kgf·cm, 71 in.·lbf)

4.

REMOVE RH EXHAUST MANIFOLD STAY

Remove the bolt, nut and stay.

Torque: 34 N·m (350 kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf)

5.

REMOVE RH STIFFENER PLATE

Remove the 5 bolts and RH stiffener plate.

Torque: 37 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)

6.

REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER

Remove the 2 bolts and flywheel housing under cover.

Torque: 8 N·m (82 kgf·cm, 71 in.·lbf)