The Toyota A440F 4-speed automatic transmission has been produced by the company since 1984 and is installed on most models of the extensive Land Cruiser family of SUVs. A modernized version of this transmission is produced under a separate index A442F.
This series includes: A140, A240, A340, A440, A540.
Specifications
| Production years | since 1984 |
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | all wheel / rear |
| Engine volume, l | up to 4.7 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 420 |
| Recommended oil | Toyota ATF Type T-IV |
| Oil capacity, liter | 15.0 |
| Replacing the oil | every 85,000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 85,000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
Gear ratios Toyota A440F
Using the example of a Toyota Land Cruiser 70 with a 4.2 liter engine:
| Main | 4.110 |
| 1st | 2.950 |
| 2nd | 1.531 |
| 3rd | 1.000 |
| 4th | 0.717 |
| Reverse | 2.670 |
The transmission was installed on:
- Toyota Land Cruiser 60 (J60) in 1980 – 1990;
- Toyota Land Cruiser 70 (J70) in 1984 – 1992;
- Toyota Land Cruiser 80 (J80) in 1990 – 1992.
Disadvantages of the Toyota A440F gearbox
- Owners create real legends about the outstanding reliability of this gearbox.
- The wear of bushings, especially the oil pump, contributes to a drop in pressure in the automatic transmission.
- Lack of lubrication leads to accelerated wear of clutches and steel discs.
