Toyota Motor Corporation's A family is a family of automatic FWD/RWD/4WD/AWD transmissions built by Aisin-Warner. They share much in common with Volvo's AW7* and Aisin-Warner's 03-71* transmissions, which are found in Suzukis, Mitsubishis, and other Asian vehicles.
The codes are divided into three sections
The letter A = Aisin-Warner Automatic. Two or three digits. Older transmissions have two digits. The first digit represents the generation (not the number of gears, see A10 vs A20 and A30 vs A40 vs A40D). The last digit represents the particular application. Newer transmission have three digits. The first digit represents the generation. Note: the sequence is 1,2,...,9,A,B with A and B being treated as digits. The second digit represents the number of gears. The last digit represents the particular application. Letters representing particular features: D = Separates 3-speed A4x series from 4-speed A4xD series E = Electronic control F = Four wheel drive H = AWD Transverse mount engine L = Lock-up torque converter
Axx
A10
1959 Toyoglide two speed semi-automatic, largely based on GM's cast iron Powerglide. First torque converted automatic built in Japan.
12R1.8181.000–1.818
A20
1963 two speed Toyoglide fully automatic.
A30
Toyoglide three speed automatic
Applications (calendar years)
1967 Toyota Crown and Corona Mark II 1970–1973 Corona Crown Mark II 1971–1973 Celica Carina Corolla
A32
1970 Toyota A32 3-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission (EAT)
A40
Three speed automatic
Applications (calendar years)
1975–1984 Toyota Carina 1600 RWD 1976–1980 Toyota Mark II x30/x40 2000 1977–1980 Toyota Crown 2600 1977–1981 Toyota Cressida 1977–1981 Volvo 200 series models with 2.1L I4 in 242 coupe, 244 sedan, and 245 wagon's called the AW55 1977–1981 Volvo 260 2.7L V6 called BW55 (Borg warner model 55 UK built one) identical to the A40 1978–1982 Toyota Celica 2000 RWD 1978–1980 Toyota Pickup 2WD 2.2L I4 20R 1979–1981 Toyota Corona liftback 1980–1983 Toyota Corolla 1300 1981–1984 Toyota Carina 1800 RWD 1981–1982 Toyota Cressida 2000 1982–1985 Toyota Starlet 1300
A40D
Four speed automatic
Applications (calendar years)
1977–1980 Toyota Celica Supra 1981 Toyota Corona 1981 Toyota Cressida 1981–1985 Toyota Celica 22R 1983–1986 Toyota Celica Supra (Australia)
A40DF
Four Speed Automatic 4WD
A41
Three speed automatic
Applications (calendar years)
1981–1984 Toyota Starlet KP61 1981–1984 Toyota Corolla KE70 1983 Toyota Corolla AE71
A42D (AW70)
Four speed automatic
Application (calendar years)
1982–1993 Volvo 240 (03-70) 1985–1989 Volvo 740 non turbo 2.3L I4 (03-70) 1987 Toyota Cressida 1996–2001 Toyota Chaser/Mark II/Cresta (GX100)
A42DE
Same as A42D with Electronic Controls
A42DL
Four speed automatic with lockup torque converter
Applications (calendar years)
1984–1987 Toyota Corolla SR5 1987–1999 Toyota Crown equipped with 2.0 L 1G
A43
Three speed automatic
Applications (calendar years)
1981 Toyota Pickup 2WD 2.4L I4 22R/RE (Federal emissions only, California emissions used A43D)
A43D
Four speed automatic without lockup torque converter.
This transmission model is not electronically controlled. It is instead controlled by throttle position and also by a governor.
Manufacturer designation: Aisin Warner 03-71
Applications (calendar years)
1981 Toyota Celica Supra 1981 Toyota Pickup 2WD 2.4L I4 22R (California emissions only, Federal emissions used A43) 1982–1995 Toyota Pickup 2WD 2.4L I4 22R/RE 1982–1995 Toyota Cab/Chassis 2.4L I4 22R/RE (flatbed, cube, motorhome) 1982–1985 Toyota Celica XX 2000G/S turbo 1982 Toyota Crown Royal 2.8L I6 5MG 1982–1985 Volvo 240 2.1L Turbo I4 (AW71) 1982–1990 Volvo 760 2.3L Turbo I4 (AW71) 1982–1985 Volvo 260 2.8L V6 (AW71) 1982–1990 Volvo 760 2.8L V6 (AW71) 1985–1991 Volvo 740 2.3L Turbo I4 (AW71) 1987–1990 Volvo 780 2.8L V6 (AW71) 1989–1991 Volvo 780 2.3L Turbo I4 (AW71) 1991 Volvo 960 2.8L V6 (AW71 – Australia only) 1991–1995 Volvo 940 2.3L Turbo I4 (AW71) 1995–2000 Toyota Tacoma 2WD 2.4L I4 2RZ 1995–2007 Toyota Comfort/Crown Comfort (LXS/YXS) 1996–2001 Toyota Chaser/Mark II/Cresta (LX100)
1234R2.4521.4521.0000.688–2.212
A43DE
Four speed automatic with lockup torque converter and electronic controls. Based on A43D.
Applications (calendar years):
1982–1987 Toyota Cressida 1983–1986 Toyota Celica Supra 1995–2002 Toyota Granvia
A43DL
Four speed automatic with lockup torque converter. Based on A43D.
Manufacturer designation: Aisin Warner 03-71L
Applications (calendar years)
1982–1985 Toyota Land Cruiser 1982 Toyota Celica Supra 1983–1985 Toyota Cressida 1990–1992 Volvo 740 2.3L Turbo I4 (AW71L) 1991–1997 Volvo 940 2.3L Turbo I4 (AW71L)
A44D
Four speed automatic without lockup torque converter.
Applications (calendar years)
1989–1991 4Runner 2WD 2.4L I4 22R-E 2001–2004 Toyota Tacoma 2WD 2.4L I4 2RZ
Gear Ratios
1234R2.8261.4931.0000.688–2.703
A44DL
Four speed automatic with lockup torque converter
Applications (calendar years)
1982–1991 Toyota Van 1989–1990 Volvo 740 GLE 16-Valve (AW72L) 1991 Volvo 940 GLE 16-Valve (AW72L) 1992–1995 Mitsubishi Montero 5 Dr. V43 (03-72L)(V4AW2) 1992–1995 Mitsubishi L300 – (P04v) (P03V) 1992–1995 Mitsubishi Express – (P03V) (V4AW2) 1997–1999 Hyundai Galloper
A44DE
Four speed automatic with lockup torque converter and electronic controls
Applications (calendar years)
1996-1998 Suzuki Sidekick 2WD & 4WD (03-72LE) 1998–2002 Kia Sportage 4WD (03-72LE) 1999–2005 Mazda Miata (03-70LE) 2001–2004 Chevrolet Tracker 2WD & 4WD (03-72LE)
A45D
Four Speed Automatic w/out lock-up torque converter
A45DE
Four speed automatic with lockup torque converter and electronic controls. It has a separate control unit for shift lock control.
Gear ratios for this transmission: 1234R2.8261.4931.0000.730 -2.703
Applications include: Toyota HiAce CBF-TRH200K (Japan) 2004–2015 Toyota Innova 2.0 (TGN40)
A45DF
Four speed automatic with lockup torque converter and electronic controls 4WD
A45DL
Applications (calendar years)
1982–1990 Toyota Van
A46DE
Four speed automatic with lockup torque converter and electronic controls
Gear ratios for this transmission:
1234R2.4521.4521.0000.730–2.212
Applications (calendar years)
1990–1999 Toyota Previa/Tarago (RWD, non-supercharged) 1990–2000 Toyota Estima (RWD, non-supercharged) 1990–2000 Toyota Estima Lucida (RWD, non-supercharged) 1990–2000 Toyota Estima Emina (RWD, non-supercharged)
A46DF
Four speed automatic with lockup torque converter, electronic controls and viscous coupling center differential
Applications (calendar years)
1990–1999 Toyota Previa/Tarago (AllTrac/4WD, non-supercharged) 1990–2000 Toyota Estima (4WD, non-supercharged) 1990–2000 Toyota Estima Lucida (4WD, non-supercharged) 1990–2000 Toyota Estima Emina (4WD, non-supercharged)
A47DE
4 Speed Automatic Transmission
Applications (calendar years):
1998–2005 Lexus IS 200
1234RFinal Drive2.451.451.0000.753–2.2224.3
A55
Three speed automatic front wheel drive, longitudinally mounted. Even with FWD, the engine is also mounted longitudinally.
Applications (calendar years)
1979–1981 Toyota Tercel AL11 1982–1986 Toyota Tercel AL20
A1xx
FF Transaxle
A130L
Transmission ratios
123RFinal Drive2.51.51.0–2.03.578
A131
3 Speed Automatic w/out lock up torque converter
A131H
3 Speed Automatic Transaxle AWD
Applications (calendar years)
1991 Toyota Corolla Coupe
123RFinal Drive2.8101.5491.000–2.2963.5263.722 Optional
A131L
3 Speed Automatic Transaxle
Applications (calendar years)
1984–2002 Toyota Corolla 1985–1988 Chevrolet Nova 1989–2000 Geo Prizm (rebadged Chevrolet Prizm after 1997)
123RFinal Drive2.8101.5491.000–2.2963.5263.722 Optional
A132L
3 Speed Automatic Transaxle
Applications (calendar years)
1988–1999 Toyota Tercel 1988–1992 Toyota Corolla (European, Asian, Latin Markets) 1993–1998 Toyota Starlet (2E)
123RFinal Drive2.8101.5491.000–2.2963.526 Corolla3.722 Tercel (Optional or Corolla)4.058 For Puerto Rico Spec
A140E
4 Speed Electronic Controlled Automatic Transaxle (ECT)
Applications (calendar years)
1986–1989 Toyota Celica GT/GT-S (with ECT-S) 1991–2001 Toyota Camry (4 cyl.) 1994–1999 Toyota Celica GT 1994–1998 Toyota Curren ST206/ST207/ST208 (with ECT-S) 1997–2000 Geo Prizm (4 cyl.) (rebadged Chevrolet Prizm after 1997) 1999–2001 Toyota Camry Solara (4 cyl.)
1234RFinal Drive2.8101.5491.0000.706–2.2963.736
A140L
4 Speed Hydraulic Controlled Automatic Transaxle (2-way overdrive)
Applications (calendar years)
1985–1986 Toyota Camry Turbodiesel 1986–1989 Toyota Celica ST/GT (without ECT) 1989,1991 Toyota Camry (without ECT)
These transmissions have a governor gear. Unlike the A140E counterpart which is electronically controlled, the A140L uses a plastic governor gear to select which gear to go into. Over time and wear, this plastic gear's teeth shred and eventually cease to be able to control gears. This results in a transmission that can only shift to first and reverse, but not to any further forward gears. Replacement of this governor gear is relatively inexpensive compared to a replacement transmission as it can be serviced without taking the transmission out of the car.
A2xx
FF Transaxle
A240L
4 Speed Automatic Transaxle
Applications (calendar years)
1985–1992 Toyota Corolla (includes FX)
1234RFinal Drive3.6432.0081.2960.892–2.9772.962
A240E
4 Speed Automatic Transaxle, electronically controlled
Applications (calendar years)
1984–1989 Toyota MR2 (N/A) 1988 Chevrolet Nova
A240H
4 Speed Automatic Transaxle AWD
Applications (calendar years):
1991 Toyota Corolla Station Wagon
1234RFinal Drive3.6432.0081.2960.891–2.9774.562
A241E
4 Speed Automatic Transaxle
Applications (calendar years)
1988–1989 Toyota MR2 S/C 1989–1999 Toyota MR2 2.0 3S-GE and 3S-FE 1990–1999 Toyota Celica GT/GTS 1991–1995 Toyota MR2 2.2 5S-FE 1992–1998 Toyota Corona 1996–1997 Toyota RAV4 1997–2002 Toyota Caldina (Final drive of 2.893 for 3S-FE, 2.963 for 7A-FE, and 3.178 for 3C-TE) 1998–2000 Toyota Avensis
1234RFinal Drive3.6432.0081.2960.892–2.9773.034
A241H
4 Speed Automatic Transaxle(AWD)
Applications (calendar years)
1990–1992 Corolla (AWD) Canada
1234R3.6432.0081.2960.892–2.977
A241L
4 Speed Automatic Transaxle
Applications (calendar years)
1986–1987 Toyota Corona (Japan) 1988–1992 Toyota Carina II 1990–1991 Toyota Celica GT 1996–2000 Toyota Corolla
1234RFinal Drive3.6432.0081.2960.892–2.9773.034
A242E 4 Speed Automatic Transaxle w/out lock-up torque converter
Applications (calendar years)
EP82 Toyota Starlet GT EP91 Toyota Glanza (Starlet)
A242L
4 Speed Automatic Transaxle
Applications (calendar years)
1995–1999 Toyota Tercel 1990–1995 Toyota Sera Early EP82 Toyota Starlet EP91 Toyota Starlet It can use with (2E)
1234RFinal Drive3.6432.0081.2960.892–2.9772.821
A243L
4 Speed Automatic Transaxle
Applications (calendar years)
1990–1993 Toyota Celica ST
1234RFinal Drive4.0052.2081.4250.981–3.2723.034
A244E
4 Speed Automatic Transaxle
Applications (calendar years)
1992–1999 Toyota Paseo
1234RFinal Drive4.0052.2081.4250.981–3.2722.821
A244F
4 Speed Automatic Transaxle (4WD)
A244L
4 Speed Automatic Transaxle with Lock-Up Torque Converter
A245E
4 Speed Transaxle A245E was based on the A240E used in the 1989 MR2, but was reduced in size and weight
Applications (calendar years)
1993–1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6 4A-FE/4A-GE 1993–1998 Toyota Corolla 1.8 7A-FE 1993–1997 Geo Prizm LSI 1.6 1999–2008 Toyota Corolla 1.8 1ZZ-FE Number of disc B3 is changed from 6 to 5 in 2005
Gear ratios for this transmission
1234R3.6432.0081.2960.892–2.977
Corolla Final Drive Axle
1993–19961997-20022003-20072.8212.6552.962
A246E
Gear ratios for this transmission