Aisin AW 03-71LE4-speed automatic transmission Aisin AW 03-71LE was first introduced in 1983 as a more powerful version of the 03-70LE automatic transmission and was called A43DE, A46DE and A46DF on Toyota models. It became famous in many countries thanks to the Volvo 960 sedan and the Kia Retona SUV.
Specifications
| Production years | since 1983 |
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | front / rear |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.5 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 240 |
| Recommended oil | Dexron III or VI |
| Oil capacity, liter | 7.6 |
| Replacing the oil | every 110 000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 110 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~500 000 |
Gear ratios Aisin AW 03-71LE
Using the example of a Volvo 940 1992 with a 2.3 liter engine:
| Main | 4.10 |
| 1st | 2.45 |
| 2nd | 1.45 |
| 3rd | 1.45 |
| 4th | 0.69 |
| Reverse | 2.21 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Kia Retona 1 (CE);
- Mazda MX-5 II (NB);
- Opel Senator B (V88);
- Toyota Cressida 2 (X60), Cressida 3 (X70), Celica 3 (A60), HiAce 4 (H100), Estima 1 (XR10), Previa 1 (XR10);
- Volvo 740 I (744), 940 I (944).
Disadvantages of the Aisin AW 03-71LE gearbox
- These machines are highly reliable and easy to maintain.
- Their owners only go to the service center when the clutches are critically worn out.
