The Toyota A340E 4-speed automatic transmission was produced from 1984 to 2018 in Japan. In addition to our own cars, this automatic transmission was installed on cars from other manufacturers such as AW30-40LE. The transmission has two modifications for all-wheel drive models with the index A340H and A340F.
This series includes: A140, A240, A340, A440, A540.
Specifications
| Production years | 1984 – 2018 |
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | rear |
| Engine volume, l | up to 3.5 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 300 |
| Recommended oil | Toyota ATF Type T-IV |
| Oil capacity, liter | 8.3 |
| Replacing the oil | every 75,000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 75,000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
Gear ratios Toyota A340E
Using the example of a Toyota Supra 1992 with a 3.0 liter engine:
| Main | 3.730 |
| 1st | 2.804 |
| 2nd | 1.531 |
| 3rd | 1.000 |
| 4th | 0.705 |
| Reverse | 2.393 |
The transmission was installed on:
- Toyota 4Runner 2 (N120) in 1989 – 1995; 4Runner 3 (N180) in 1995 – 2002;
- Toyota Aristo 1 (S140) in 1991 – 1997; Aristo 2 (S160) in 1997 – 2005;
- Toyota Chaser 3 (X70) in 1984 – 1988; Chaser 4 (X80) in 1988 – 1992; Chaser 5 (X90) in 1992 – 1996; Chaser 6 (X100) in 1996 – 2001;
- Toyota Cressida 3 (X70) in 1984 – 1988; Cressida 4 (X80) in 1988 – 1995;
- Toyota Cresta 2 (X70) in 1984 – 1988; Cresta 3 (X80) in 1988 – 1992; Cresta 4 (X90) in 1992 – 1996; Cresta 5 (X100) in 1996 – 2001;
- Toyota Crown 11 (S170) in 1999 – 2003;
- Toyota Crown Majesta 1 (S140) in 1991 – 1995;
- Toyota Mark II 5 (X70) in 1984 – 1988; Mark II 6 (X80) in 1988 – 1995; Mark II 7 (X90) in 1992 – 1996; Mark II 8 (X100) in 1996 – 2000;
- Toyota Previa 1 (XR10) in 1993 – 1998;
- Toyota Soarer 3 (Z30) in 1991 – 2000;
- Toyota Supra 3 (A70) in 1986 – 1993; Supra 4 (A80) in 1993 – 2002;
- Toyota Sequoia 1 (XK30) in 2000 – 2004;
- Toyota Tundra 1 (XK30) in 1999 – 2004;
- Toyota Tacoma 1 (N140) in 1995 – 2004; Tacoma 2 (N220) in 2004 – 2013;
- Lexus SC300 1 (Z30) in 1991 – 2000;
- Lexus SC400 1 (Z30) in 1991 – 1997;
- Lexus LS400 1 (XF10) in 1989 – 1994.
Disadvantages of the Toyota A340E gearbox
- With regular oil changes, this transmission has a very long service life.
- Dirty lubricant leads to bushing wear and loss of oil pressure in the system.
- The clutches of the Forward package burn first, then 2nd Brake and then Low/Reverse.
