The Hyundai A4BF3 4-speed automatic transmission was produced in Korea from 1999 to 2011 and was installed in front-wheel drive models such as the Elantra, Coupe or Tiburon. This automatic transmission is based on Mitsubishi components and shares many similarities with the F4A22 transmission.
A4AF/BF Family: A4AF1, A4AF2, A4AF3, A4BF1, A4BF2, A4BF3.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 190 |
| Recommended oil | Hyundai ATF SP III |
| Oil capacity, liter | 6.7 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 4.5 |
| Maintenance | every 80 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 km |
Gear ratios Hyundai-Kia A4BF3
Using the example of a 2002 Hyundai Elantra with a 1.6 liter engine:
| Main | 4.041 |
| 1st | 2.846 |
| 2nd | 1.581 |
| 3rd | 1.000 |
| 4th | 0.685 |
| Reverse | 2.176 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Hyundai Coupe 1 (RD) in 1999 – 2001;
- Hyundai i30 1 (FD) in 2007 – 2010;
- Hyundai Elantra 3 (XD) in 2000 – 2009; Elantra 4 (HD) in 2006 – 2011;
- Kia Cerato 1 (LD) in 2003 – 2007.
Disadvantages of the Hyundai-Kia A4BF3 gearbox
- This is a fairly reliable and durable automatic transmission, but there are a couple of weak points in the design;
- First, the Direct Drum bushing wears out quickly, causing it to burn out;
- This drum needs to be replaced along with the pump stator, which is quite expensive;
- Second, the differential bearing breaks due to a weak mounting bracket;
- Also, the solenoids are less reliable than those of its predecessor, and there are six of them instead of four.
