The Toyota A245E 4-speed automatic transmission was assembled in Japan from 1992 to 2002 and was installed on many popular front-wheel drive models such as the Corolla, Carina and Caldina. On Geo and Chevrolet cars this gearbox was fitted under its own index, Aisin AW70-40LE.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 185 |
| Recommended oil | Dexron III / Toyota T-IV |
| Oil capacity, liter | 7.6 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 3.5 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~350 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 78 |
Gear ratios Toyota A245E
Using a 1995 Toyota Corolla with a 1.6 liter engine as an example:
| Main | 2.821 |
| 1st | 3.643 |
| 2nd | 2.008 |
| 3rd | 1.296 |
| 4th | 0.892 |
| Reverse | 2.977 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Toyota Caldina 1 (T190) in 1992 – 1997;
- Toyota Caldina 2 (T210) in 1997 – 2002;
- Toyota Carina 6 (T190) in 1992 – 1996;
- Toyota Carina 7 (T210) in 1996 – 2001;
- Toyota Celica 7 (T230) in 1992 – 2002;
- Toyota Corolla Spacio 1 (E110) in 1997 – 2001;
- Toyota Corolla 7 (E100) in 1991 – 1998;
- Toyota Corolla 8 (E110) in 1995 – 2002;
- Toyota Corona 10 (T190) in 1992 – 1997;
- Toyota Corona 11 (T210) in 1996 – 2001;
- Toyota Sprinter Carib 3 (E110) in 1995 – 2002.
Disadvantages of the Toyota A245E gearbox
- The only frequent problem here is a broken wire in the solenoid coil;
- Otherwise this is a very reliable automatic gearbox with a service life of over 300,000 km;
- When paired with the 2.0-liter unit, the torque converter lockup clutch can wear out quickly;
- This debris then clogs the valve body and the gearbox starts jerking when shifting;
- Next, shaft vibrations destroy the oil pump bushing and lubricant leaks appear;
- In the most neglected cases the rear output shaft bearing wears out;
- The shaft then goes out of alignment, which helps destroy the third planetary gearset.
