The Aisin TW-40 E 4-speed automatic transmission has been assembled in Japan since 1998, but was called A174 until 2003. The reference books highlight its modifications TW-40LE and TW-40LS. This transmission is designed for rear-wheel drive models with 120 Nm engines.
Specifications
| Production years | since 1998 |
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | all wheel / rear |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.4 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 120 |
| Recommended oil | Dexron III |
| Oil capacity, liter | 5.7 |
| Replacing the oil | every 80,000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 80,000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
Gear ratios Aisin TW-40E
Using the example of a Suzuki Jimny 2005 with a 1.3 liter engine:
| Main | 4.090 |
| 1st | 2.875 |
| 2nd | 1.568 |
| 3rd | 1.000 |
| 4th | 0.696 |
| Reverse | 2.300 |
The transmission was installed on:
- Suzuki Carry 10 (DA52) in 1999 – 2013; Carry 11 (DA16) since 2013;
- Suzuki Every 4 (DA52) in 1999 – 2005; Every 5 (DA64) in 2005 – 2015;
- Suzuki Jimny 3 (FJ) in 1998 – 2018.
Disadvantages of the TW-40E gearbox
- This gearbox is structurally simple, very reliable and unpretentious in maintenance;
- In case of critical wear of mechanical parts, it is easy and inexpensive to restore.
