The Aisin AW03-70LS 4-speed automatic transmission was first introduced in 1983 and was initially installed in rear- and all-wheel-drive Toyota models as the A42DL. In some countries, the automatic transmission gained popularity as the transmission for the Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | rear / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.5 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 230 |
| Recommended oil | Dexron III or VI |
| Oil capacity, liter | 7.6 |
| Replacing the oil | every 120 000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 120 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~500 000 km |
Gear ratios Aisin AW03-70LS
Using the example of a 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin with a 2.0 liter engine:
| Main | 4.90 |
| 1st | 2.83 |
| 2nd | 1.49 |
| 3rd | 1.00 |
| 4th | 0.73 |
| Reverse | 2.70 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin 1 (H67) in 1998 – 2007;
- Toyota Altezza 1 (XE10) in 1998 – 2005;
- Toyota Corolla Levin 4 (AE86) in 1983 – 1987;
- Toyota Cresta 2 (X70) in 1984 – 1988;
- Toyota Cresta 3 (X80) in 1988 – 1992;
- Toyota Cresta 4 (X90) in 1992 – 1996;
- Toyota Cresta 5 (X100) in 1996 – 2001;
- Toyota Crown 8 (S130) in 1987 – 2000;
- Toyota Crown 9 (S140) in 1991 – 1995;
- Toyota Crown 10 (S150) in 1995 – 1999;
- Toyota Crown 11 (S170) in 1999 – 2001;
- Toyota Chaser 6 (X100) in 1996 – 2001;
- Toyota Mark II 8 (X100) in 1996 – 2000;
- Toyota Mark II 9 (X110) in 2000 – 2004;
- Toyota Mark II Blit 1 (X110) in 2002 – 2007;
- Toyota Verossa 1 (X110) in 2001 – 2004.
Disadvantages of the Aisin AW03-70LS gearbox
- This automatic transmission has no weak points, and if it does break down, it’s only due to old age;
- The transmission arrives at the service center with a huge mileage and is immediately in need of a major overhaul.
