Toyota 4-Runner 1985 Repair Manual page 436

AT-34 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - Disassembly of Transmission
31. REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT AND SUN GEAR
(a) Remove the two center support bolts.
(b) Grasp the assembly and pull out the center support
with the sun gear.
32. REMOVE REACTION PLATE RETAINING RING
Using a long screwdriver, compress the snap ring and then
lift it above the groove with a wire hook.
33. REMOVE REAR PARTS GROUP
Grasp the intermediate shaft and pull out the rear parts
group.
If the brake apply tube and rear thrust bearing and races
do not come out with the assembly, remove them from the
case.
34. BASIC DISASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE
The transmission in now in basic component subassem-
blies. Next, you will disassemble, clean, inspect, repair and
assemble each of these component groups.