The Jatco JF506E 5-speed automatic transmission was produced in Japan from 1999 to 2010 and was installed in Nissan as the RE5F01A, Ford as the 5F31J, Mazda as the JA5A-EL, and VW as the 09A and 09B. The transmission was coupled with engines up to 3.5 liters in displacement and 350 Nm of torque.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Type of drive | front / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 3.5 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 350 |
| Recommended oil | G 052 990 A2 and analogues |
| Oil capacity, liter | 8.8 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 4.5 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 98 |
Gear ratios Jatco JF506E
Using the example of a 2005 Land Rover Freelander with a 2.5 liter engine:
| Main | 4.940 |
| 1st | 3.474 |
| 2nd | 1.948 |
| 3rd | 1.247 |
| 4th | 0.854 |
| 5th | 0.685 |
| Reverse | 2.714 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Audi A3 1 (8L) in 2000 – 2003;
- Ford Mondeo 3 (CD132) in 2000 – 2007;
- Ford Galaxy 1 (V191) in 2000 – 2006;
- Jaguar X-Type 1 (X400) in 2001 – 2009;
- Land Rover Freelander 1 (L314) in 2001 – 2006;
- Mazda 6 I (GG) in 2002 – 2007;
- Mazda MPV II (LW) in 2001 – 2006;
- Nissan Maxima 6 (A34) in 2003 – 2006;
- Nissan Quest 3 (V42) in 2003 – 2009;
- Rover 45 I (RT) in 1999 – 2004;
- Rover 75 I (RJ) in 1999 – 2005;
- Seat Alhambra 1 (7M) in 2000 – 2010;
- Volkswagen Golf 4 (1J) in 1999 – 2003;
- Volkswagen Bora 1 (1J) in 1999 – 2005;
- Volkswagen Sharan 1 (7M) in 2000 – 2010.
Disadvantages of the Jatco JF506E gearbox
- During the first few years of production, the solenoids quickly failed, causing jerking;
- Even with the slightest overheating, the automatic transmission begins to shift very harshly;
- The transmission’s weak point is considered to be the oil pressure regulator in the valve body;
- Rarely, the High piston drum, as well as the Low/Rev drum, can fail;
- As for the electrical components in the transmission, only the speed sensors are regularly replaced.
