The Honda S4XA 4-speed automatic transmission was produced at a Japanese plant from 1996 to 1999 and was installed in the first Stepwgn before the facelift, paired with the 2.0-liter B20B engine. After the model update, it was replaced by an electronically controlled transmission with the SKNA designation.
4-speed automatic transmissions: B7VA, MCJA, MGPA, S4TA, S4XA, SLXA.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 180 |
| Recommended oil | Honda ATF-Z1 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 6.0 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 2.8 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 km |
Gear ratios Honda S4XA
Using the example of a 1997 Honda Stepwgn with a 2.0 liter engine:
| Main | 4.357 |
| 1st | 2.722 |
| 2nd | 1.516 |
| 3rd | 0.975 |
| 4th | 0.673 |
| Reverse | 1.954 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Honda Orthia 1 (EL) in 1996 – 1999;
- Honda S-MX 1 (RH) in 1996 – 1999;
- Honda Stepwgn 1 (RF) in 1996 – 1999.
Disadvantages of the Honda S4XA gearbox
- This is a reliable automatic transmission, but only if the oil and filter are changed every 60,000 km;
- Dirty oil can cause the solenoids and valve body passages to wear out quickly;
- It’s advisable to replace the torque converter clutch approximately every 200,000 km;
- Because wear debris clogs the oil passages and causes the oil pressure to drop;
- Other weak points in automatic transmissions include the overrunning clutch and the selector position sensor.
