Toyota Camry Manual Transmission Features

The gearbox converts the torque transmitted from the engine in magnitude and direction

This is necessary to ensure optimal speed and cross-country ability of the car, high efficiency of the engine and reversing of the car

In addition, the gearbox separates the engine and transmission when the car is stopped and parked, as well as when it coasts with the engine running.

All manual transmission models are equipped with a 5-speed gearbox combined with a differential and final drive.

Torque from the engine is transmitted through the gearbox and final drive to the differential, which in turn distributes it between the drive shafts.

The five-speed manual transmission is equipped with a synchronization mechanism for all gears.

Fig. 1. Longitudinal section of a Camry manual transmission

The 2AZ-FE engine is equipped with an E354 manual gearbox.

The basic design and operation of the E352 manual transaxle is the same as on the Previa / Tarago models.

The gear ratios have been changed to match the characteristics of the vehicle.

Triple-cone synchronizers are used in the 1st and 2nd shift mechanism to increase the load capacity of the synchronizer.

This reduces shifting effort and ensures smooth shifting.

A double cone synchromesh mechanism is used in the reverse gear engagement mechanism for smooth shifting.

Fig. 2. The gearbox of the new Camry car: 1 - two-cone synchronizer (for reverse gear); 2 - gear wheel of the 5th gear; 3 - gear wheel of the 4th gear; 4 - gear wheel of the 3rd gear; 5 - gear wheel of the 2nd gear; 6 - reverse gear

On the output shaft of the gearbox is the main gear spur gear, driven gears and gear synchronizers

Pairs of forward gears are in constant mesh

The gears of the first and fifth gears in the neutral position rotate freely on the output shaft

Forward gears are engaged by axial movement of the corresponding synchronizer clutches mounted on the secondary shaft

Reverse gear is engaged by moving the reverse intermediate gear along its axis

The gearshift mechanism is located in the cover mounted on top of the gearbox housing

The gearbox control drive consists of a gear lever linkage with a ball bearing mounted on the base of the body, a system of rods and levers mounted on the bracket of the rear suspension support of the power unit and a mechanism installed in the gearbox housing

Manual transmission components in final drive

The components of a manual transmission are shown in the pictures:

Fig. 3. Components of a mechanical transmission (part 1): 1 – a cover of an aperture of a drive of a speedometer; 2 – a fork of deenergizing of coupling in gathering; 3 – a cover of a plug of deenergizing of coupling; 4 – the receiver of a crankcase of a mechanical transmission; 5 - release bearing
Fig. 4. Components of a mechanical transmission (part 2): 1 – a stopper of a clamp of a gear change; 2 – a spring ring of a shaft of a plug of a gear change; 3 – fork of inclusion of transfer of a backing; 4 - shift fork shaft No. 1
Fig. 5. Components of a mechanical transmission (part 3): 1 – a cover of a shaft of management; 2 – a shaft of the lever of switching and a choice of transfers; 3 – gear change control lever; 4 - bimetallic bushing of the control shaft cover; 5 - reverse light switch
Fig. 6. Components of a manual transmission (part 4): 1 - input shaft assembly; 2 - output shaft assembly; 3 – an intermediate gear wheel of a backing; 4 - rear bearing of the driven shaft; 5 - thrust washer of the intermediate reverse gear; 6 - cuff
Fig. 7. Components of a mechanical transmission (part 5, input shaft): 1 - a spring ring of a shaft of the back bearing of an input shaft; 2 - the outer ring of synchronizer No. 2; 3 – a spacer of the bearing of a gear wheel of 4th transfer; 4 - needle bearing
Fig. 8. Components of a manual transmission (part 6, output shaft): 1 - 2nd gear spacer ring; 2 – a gear wheel of the 2nd transfer; 3 - driven gear of the 3rd gear; 4 - rear bearing of the driven shaft (inner ring); 5 - driven gear
Fig. 9. Components of a manual transmission (part 7): 1 - differential satellite; 2 - side gear; 3 - thrust washer of differential pinion; 4 – an epiploon of a cover of a crankcase of the main transfer; 5 - thrust washer side gear; 6 - axle pin
Fig. 10. Components of a mechanical transmission (part 8): 1 – a cover of a blocking plate; 2 - oil deflector; 3 - spring ring; 4 - gear selection spring No. 1; 5 - blocking plate; 6 – a saddle of a spring of a choice of transfers No. 2; 7 - spring

Possible malfunctions of a manual transmission and solutions

Vibration, noise in the gearbox

Loose or damaged engine and transmission mounts - tighten fasteners or replace mounts

Worn or damaged gears and bearings - repair gearbox

Wrong brand of oil filled - fill with correct brand of oil

Insufficient oil level - add oil to the correct level

Incorrect engine idle adjustment - adjust engine idle

Difficult shifting and grinding noise when shifting

Incomplete clutch disengagement - adjust clutch actuator

Incomplete fit or wear of the blocking rings and synchronizer cones - adjust the gearbox

Loose synchronizer springs - repair gearbox

Wrong brand of oil filled - change oil

Spontaneous disengagement

Worn shift forks or broken detent springs - repair gearbox