Gearbox Jatco RE4F04B

Gearbox Jatco RE4F04B
Type
4-speed automatic
Drive
FWD / AWD
Torque
up to 330 Nm
Engine size
up to 3.5 L
Oil capacity
9.6 LNissan AT-Matic D Fluid
Lifespan
~250 000 km

The Jatco RE4F04B 4-speed automatic transmission was introduced in 1995 as a reinforced version of the RE4F04A transmission. It was installed in front- and all-wheel drive vehicles with engines up to 3.5 liters and 330 Nm of torque.

Specifications

Type automatic transmission
Number of gears 4
Type of drive front / all wheel
Engine volume, l up to 3.5
Torque output, Nm up to 330
Recommended oil Nissan AT-Matic D Fluid
Oil capacity, liter 9.6
Replacing the oil every 70 000 km
Replacing the filter every 70 000 km
Gearbox lifespan, km ~250 000 km

Gear ratios Jatco RE4F04B

Using the example of a 2003 Infiniti I35 with a 3.5 liter engine:

Main 3.789
1st 2.784
2nd 1.544
3rd 1.000
4th 0.694
Reverse 2.272

Using

The transmission was installed on:

  • Infiniti I30 1 (A32) in 1995 – 1999;
  • Infiniti I35 3 (A33) in 1999 – 2004;
  • Nissan Altima 3 (L31) in 2002 – 2006;
  • Nissan Cefiro 3 (A33) in 1998 – 2003;
  • Nissan Maxima 5 (A33) in 2001 – 2002;
  • Nissan Murano 1 (Z50) in 2002 – 2007;
  • Nissan X-Trail 1 (T30) in 2000 – 2007.

Disadvantages of the Jatco RE4F04B gearbox

  • Dust from worn torque converter lockup clutch gets into the oil;
  • Dirty lubricant spreads throughout the system, clogging the solenoids of the automatic transmission’s valve body;
  • Strong jolts or jerks, as well as vibrations in the transmission, appear;
  • This usually causes the oil pump seals to break and lubricant leaks to begin;
  • As a result of oil starvation, the planetary gear quickly wears out.

Frequently asked questions about the Jatco RE4F04B

What type of transmission is the Jatco RE4F04B?

The Jatco RE4F04B is a 4-speed automatic transmission for front-wheel and all-wheel drive cars.

How much torque can the Jatco RE4F04B handle?

The Jatco RE4F04B is designed for torque up to 330 Nm and engines up to 3.5 liters.

How much oil does the Jatco RE4F04B take and which one?

The Jatco RE4F04B takes 9.6 liters of oil. Recommended oil: Nissan AT-Matic D Fluid.

How often should the Jatco RE4F04B be serviced?

Oil change: every 70 000 km. Filter replacement: every 70 000 km.

How long does the Jatco RE4F04B last?

With proper maintenance, the Jatco RE4F04B typically lasts about 250 000 km.

What are the gear ratios of the Jatco RE4F04B?

Using the example of a 2003 Infiniti I35 with a 3.5 liter engine: final drive 3.789, 1st 2.784, 2nd 1.544, 3rd 1.000, 4th 0.694, reverse 2.272.

What cars was the Jatco RE4F04B installed on?

Infiniti I30 1 (A32) in 1995 - 1999; Infiniti I35 3 (A33) in 1999 - 2004; Nissan Altima 3 (L31) in 2002 - 2006; Nissan Cefiro 3 (A33) in 1998 - 2003; Nissan Maxima 5 (A33) in 2001 - 2002; Nissan Murano 1 (Z50) in 2002 - 2007 and 1 more (see the full list above).

What are the common problems of the Jatco RE4F04B?

Dust from worn torque converter lockup clutch gets into the oil. Dirty lubricant spreads throughout the system, clogging the solenoids of the automatic transmission's valve body. All known problems.

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El Guardiola

Doctor of Technical Sciences, former engineer at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee (10 years of experience), holder of certificates and patents for inventions, author of a training manual for employees of the Volkswagen Group of America.
I consider the automotive transmission to be one of the most ingenious mechanisms in a car and I want to provide information about gearboxes to a wide range of car owners.

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