Picture of 2002 camry transmission filter?

[quintdavison]

Hi all, I am looking for a picture of a 2002 camry v6 auto transmission filter. I changed the transmission fluid a while back, and at the time cleaned the "strainer". i am a little concerned because it looked more like a gauze than a metal strainer. i soaked it with cleaner, and refilled the tranny. i recently started having some random shift problems, like a hard jerk when im cruising, let off the gas and re apply. also a shake around 40mph that feels like its from the tranny. Im worried that for some reason i have a gauze filter and messed it up with the cleaner. Hopefully someone has a picture of the metal one. Thanks!

[JohnGD]

What type of ATF did you use?

These shouldn't be called strainer. They technically aren't. ~$20-30 depending on Beck Arnley or Fram. And with new gasket too. Putting one of these in solvent is a big no no. Now you have (however little) solvent in the system.

Even the older Aisin A-series metal screen (strainer) I don't clean. Just replace it with a new one.

Is this what you have:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=478465
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=55973

Originally Posted by quintdavison

Hi all, I am looking for a picture of a 2002 camry v6 auto transmission filter. I changed the transmission fluid a while back, and at the time cleaned the "strainer". i am a little concerned because it looked more like a gauze than a metal strainer. i soaked it with cleaner, and refilled the tranny. i recently started having some random shift problems, like a hard jerk when im cruising, let off the gas and re apply. also a shake around 40mph that feels like its from the tranny. Im worried that for some reason i have a gauze filter and messed it up with the cleaner. Hopefully someone has a picture of the metal one. Thanks!

[quintdavison]

I used the recomended toyota fluid. Looks like i will pull the pan and put a new filter in it.. i dont trust it now that i put that crap on it. any preference between beck/arnley and fram?

[JohnGD]

That should be Mobil-3309, or the same Mobil bottle with Toyota Type IV label and colors for your U140E series transmission. Yeah, looks like Toyota realized a screen strainer is just a joke. So they use the updated filter. I'd change these every 15K miles.

I get Fram ATF kits because it's easier -- at every auto parts store. But I've also used a lot of BA stuff (but not their ATF kit yet) purchased online. Seems fine too.

Make sure you get an accurate ATF level in there.

If you're close to a Transtar Industries warehouse you can pick up a filter and cork-rubber gasket from there too. I use them a lot for these (more than Fram actually). Their site is down at the moment, but:
http://www.transtarindustries.com/

Originally Posted by quintdavison

I used the recomended toyota fluid. Looks like i will pull the pan and put a new filter in it.. i dont trust it now that i put that crap on it. any preference between beck/arnley and fram?

[quintdavison]

All I can say right now is wow. I just went out to check some things on the car and found that the dogbone motor mount is shot and the motor is moving alot... which i sure has everything to do with the car jolting when hitting the gas! im going to get those replaced really quickly! I think I will do the tranny fluid and filter again also just as preventative. just need to decide between fram and beck/arnley...

[JohnGD]

Your motor mounts, besides the dog bone, may also be on their way out if not already.

If there is a Transtar nearby then give them a call tomorrow. They actually are an authorized dealer for the ZF Friedrichshafen!

Just checked, I see that O'Reilly and AZ are carrying some unknown brand these days. At the local parts stores I'd just order a Fram, it's one of their existing supply chain.

Originally Posted by quintdavison

All I can say right now is wow. I just went out to check some things on the car and found that the dogbone motor mount is shot and the motor is moving alot... which i sure has everything to do with the car jolting when hitting the gas! im going to get those replaced really quickly! I think I will do the tranny fluid and filter again also just as preventative. just need to decide between fram and beck/arnley...

[quintdavison]

I think I will just order it online (the filter). For the motor mounts.. i guess i will just replace all three because im not sure how to check the other mounts... also what about the tranny mount, does it ever go bad? do you reccomend a place to get the mounts, i am having a tough time finding them online.. i guess the dealer.

[JohnGD]

It's very difficult to tell because of the dust cover. When the manuals say visually inspect I thought that must have been a joke. Anyway I personally don't know how except remove them from the car to inspect.

Fenixus bought some mounts from www.1sttoyotaparts.com? I would recommend only OEM here.

5SFE Motor Mount How-to

Tranny mount usually can be reused. However do inspect for cracks in the rubber. Basically it's a rubber block.

Originally Posted by quintdavison

I think I will just order it online (the filter). For the motor mounts.. i guess i will just replace all three because im not sure how to check the other mounts... also what about the tranny mount, does it ever go bad? do you reccomend a place to get the mounts, i am having a tough time finding them online.. i guess the dealer.

[quintdavison]

I appreciate all the help! I have one more question. I think the fram kit comes with a rubber gasket, where as the last time i dropped the pan (maybe 10,000 miles ago), i got a cork one from the dealer. do you think i would be better off with the cork one or the rubber? Also i got an oem dogbone from ebay (cheapest).. and plan to order the other motor mounts tommorow just to do them all at once.. im hoping the tranny mount is good, I am going to try and get under the car and inspect it tommorow. Thanks again

[JohnGD]

There are no pure cork gasket these days, but really cork-rubber gasket, and the particles have gotten finer and denser over the years. The BA kit picture looks like pure rubber. Either one should be fine. You are more likely be able to remove a rubber gasket in one whole piece. Both should be installed dry on clean surfaces.

A 1/4"-drive torque wrench in 3 stages should be fine (many people do 96 in-lb, or 8 lb-ft, but some may think that on the high side. YMMV).

Often on sale for about $20-24?? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2696

You might see fiber gaskets in specialty supply shops. Don't use those. And no RTV in place of gaskets. ATF attacks RTV.

Originally Posted by quintdavison

I appreciate all the help! I have one more question. I think the fram kit comes with a rubber gasket, where as the last time i dropped the pan (maybe 10,000 miles ago), i got a cork one from the dealer. do you think i would be better off with the cork one or the rubber? Also i got an oem dogbone from ebay (cheapest).. and plan to order the other motor mounts tommorow just to do them all at once.. im hoping the tranny mount is good, I am going to try and get under the car and inspect it tommorow. Thanks again

[quintdavison]

ugh, alright, this is the last question! I decided to take all the motor mounts out and inspect them before i order something i dont need. there is one in the front of the motor, right under the intake, there is one on the left side next to the timing belt cover/ power steering pump. and there is one on the right by the transmission. when looking online it said hydraulic mount, and i wasnt sure what that meant. The front mount has cracks in the bottom rubber of it and fluid is leaking out (obviously bad..) the right one by the transmission seems good, the rubber feels fine and no fluid leaking. the right one im not sure about... there is no leaking from the bottom of it, the solid rubber piece inside it looks clean with no cracks, but i felt like to could move it back and forth a bit, but it was also notched in the direction i could move it so it may be made that way. any comments? Im thinking i just need to replace the front one (and i already have a new dogbone ready to go on.).. thanks again for all the help

[JohnGD]

Hydraulic mount: it's fluid filled to dampen the vibrations.

The driver-side transmission mount is basically a block of flexible rubber. It will harden with time, but really in good shape in most cases. You might even notice some minor cracks at the corners. So it doesn't sound like you need the transmission mount yet.

How's the rear mount?

Originally Posted by quintdavison

the right one im not sure about... there is no leaking from the bottom of it, the solid rubber piece inside it looks clean with no cracks, but i felt like to could move it back and forth a bit, but it was also notched in the direction i could move it so it may be made that way. any comments? Im thinking i just need to replace the front one (and i already have a new dogbone ready to go on.).. thanks again for all the help

[quintdavison]

I cant find a "rear" mount. There is the front one, and then also the left one that is basically oposite as the transmission one. it seems to move side to side (rubber flex), but no cracks and it is notched in the direction of the way it moves so i think its supposed to do that.

[JohnGD]

Sorry. My mix up. Looking out from the driver seat. The transmission mount was revised and now called left mount. Then there is the right mount and the front mount. Plus a dog bone. These should be the numbers below. One online shop also (mistakenly) called the right mount the rear.

These mounts can pretty much be replaced one-by-one. Just keep an eye on the L and R if you don't intend to replace them now. Personally I like to do all while at it. But you can spread them out over months if not longer.

2002 1MZFE, do verify the part number by giving the shop your VIN.
Dog bone: 12363-20100
Front: 12361-0A080
Right: 12362-0A010
Left: 12372-0A040

Originally Posted by quintdavison

I cant find a "rear" mount. There is the front one, and then also the left one that is basically oposite as the transmission one. it seems to move side to side (rubber flex), but no cracks and it is notched in the direction of the way it moves so i think its supposed to do that.

[quintdavison]

Is there a way to tell that the left and right mounts are bad? I'm assuming the front is because of the excessive front to rear engine movement, and the fact that it is leaking fluid.. I will replace all if needed but i dont want to replace the side ones if not necessary.