The Chrysler 41TE (or A604) 4-speed automatic transmission was assembled from 1989 to 2010 and installed in Chrysler models, GAZ Volga Siber and Mitsubishi Eclipse 2, under the designation F4AC1. However, this automatic transmission is best known as the transmission in the Dodge Caravan and its many counterparts.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 4.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 400 |
| Recommended oil | Mopar ATF+4 (MS-9602) |
| Oil capacity, liter | 9.2 |
| Replacing the oil | every 60 000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 km |
Gear ratios Chrysler 41TE
Using the 2005 Dodge Caravan with a 3.3-liter engine as an example:
| Main | 3.61 |
| 1st | 2.84 |
| 2nd | 1.57 |
| 3rd | 1.00 |
| 4th | 0.69 |
| Reverse | 2.21 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Chrysler Cirrus 1 (JA) in 1995 – 2000;
- Chrysler Imperial 7 in 1990 – 1993;
- Chrysler Pacifica 1 (CS) in 2003 – 2007;
- Chrysler PT Cruiser 1 (PT) in 2000 – 2010;
- Chrysler Sebring 1 (JX) in 1995 – 2000; Sebring 2 (JR) in 2000 – 2006;
- Chrysler Town & Country 1 (AS) in 1989 – 1990; Town & Country 2 (ES) in 1990 – 1995; Town & Country 3 (GH) in 1996 – 2000; Town & Country 4 (GY) in 2000 – 2007; Town & Country 5 (RT) in 2007 – 2010;
- Chrysler Voyager 2 (ES) in 1990 – 1995; Voyager 3 (GS) in 1995 – 2000; Voyager 4 (RG) in 2000 – 2007;
- Dodge Caravan 1 (AS) in 1989 – 1990; Caravan 2 (ES) in 1990 – 1995; Caravan 3 (GS) in 1996 – 2000; Caravan 4 (RG) in 2000 – 2007;
- Dodge Grand Caravan 1 (AS) in 1989 – 1990; Grand Caravan 2 (ES) in 1990 – 1995; Grand Caravan 3 (GH) in 1996 – 2000; Grand Caravan 4 (GY) in 2000 – 2007; Grand Caravan 5 (RT) in 2007 – 2010;
- Dodge Neon 2 (PL) in 2002 – 2003;
- Dodge Stratus 1 (JX) in 1995 – 2000; Stratus 2 (JR) in 2000 – 2006;
- Plymouth Breeze in 1995 – 2000;
- Plymouth Voyager 1 in 1989 – 1990; Voyager 2 in 1990 – 1995; Voyager 3 in 1996 – 2000;
- Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 (D3) in 1994 – 1999;
- Gaz Volga Siber in 2008 – 2010.
Disadvantages of the Chrysler 41TE gearbox
- The first versions of the automatic transmission were a bit crude and caused a lot of trouble until 1998;
- The transmission doesn’t tolerate prolonged slippage, which can damage the planetary gear;
- The torque converter clutch needs to be replaced every 90,000 km or it will damage the oil pump bushing;
- The solenoid unit isn’t particularly reliable, but it’s inexpensive and easy to replace;
- The electrical system can cause a lot of problems: wiring, contacts, and speed sensors.
