The Toyota A241H 4-speed automatic transmission was assembled in Japan from 1987 to 2002 and was installed on all-wheel drive versions of models such as the Corolla, Corolla Spacio and Sprinter. This gearbox was paired with the 1.6-liter 4A-FE unit and the 1.8-liter 7A-FE engine.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.8 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 170 |
| Recommended oil | Dexron III / Toyota T-IV |
| Oil capacity, liter | 8.0 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 3.5 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~350 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 92 |
Gear ratios Toyota A241H
Using a 1996 Toyota Sprinter Carib with a 1.8 liter engine as an example:
| Main | 3.861 |
| 1st | 3.643 |
| 2nd | 2.008 |
| 3rd | 1.296 |
| 4th | 0.892 |
| Reverse | 2.977 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Toyota Corolla 6 (E90) in 1987 – 1991;
- Toyota Corolla 7 (E100) in 1991 – 2000;
- Toyota Corolla 8 (E110) in 1995 – 2000;
- Toyota Corolla Spacio 1 (E110) in 1997 – 2001;
- Toyota Sprinter Carib 2 (E90) in 1988 – 1995;
- Toyota Sprinter Carib 3 (E110) in 1995 – 2002;
- Toyota Sprinter 6 (E90) in 1987 – 1991;
- Toyota Sprinter 7 (E100) in 1991 – 2002;
- Toyota Sprinter 8 (E110) in 1995 – 2000.
Disadvantages of the Toyota A241H gearbox
- The only weak point of this gearbox is a broken wire in the solenoid coil;
- All the failures described below occur only after 200,000 – 250,000 km;
- Over time the torque converter lockup clutch wears out critically;
- Its wear debris gets into the valve body and jerking appears when shifting;
- Shaft vibrations then destroy the oil pump bushing and lubricant leaks appear;
- At very high mileage the rear output shaft bearing may break up;
- The shaft then goes out of alignment, which damages the planetary gearset.
