Gearbox Jatco RL4F01A

The Jatco RL4F01A 4-speed automatic transmission was produced only from 1982 to 1988 and was found only on American versions of the Prairie, known as the Multi and Stanza Wagon. It is considered the “little brother” of the RL4F02A and is rated for 160 Nm of torque.

Specifications

Type automatic transmission
Number of gears 4
Type of drive front/all wheel
Engine volume, l up to 2.0
Torque output, Nm up to 160
Recommended oil Nissan AT-Matic D Fluid
Oil capacity, liter 5.7
Replacing the oil every 55 000 km
Replacing the filter every 55 000 km
Gearbox lifespan, km ~220 000 km

Gear ratios Jatco RL4F01A

Using the example of a 1985 Nissan Stanza Wagon with a 2.0-liter engine:

Main 3.88
1st 2.78
2nd 1.54
3rd 1.00
4th 0.69
Reverse 2.27

Using

The transmission was installed on:

  • Nissan Prairie 1 (M10) in 1982 – 1988.

Disadvantages of the Jatco RL4F01A gearbox

  • With regular oil changes, the transmission can last hundreds of thousands of kilometers;
  • The most common replacements in this automatic transmission are the solenoids and dried-out rubber gaskets;
  • There are reports online of bushings turning due to prolonged oil starvation.
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