The Toyota A540E 4-speed automatic transmission was assembled by the concern from 1988 to 2000 and was installed on the very popular Camry model in all its many versions. A separate modification under the symbol A540H is offered for all-wheel drive vehicles.
This series includes: A140, A240, A340, A440, A540.
Specifications
| Production years | 1988 – 2000 |
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | front / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 3.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 280 |
| Recommended oil | Toyota ATF Type T-IV |
| Oil capacity, liter | 8.0 |
| Replacing the oil | every 75,000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 75,000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
Gear ratios Toyota A540E
Using the example of a Toyota Camry 2000 with a 3.0 liter engine:
| Main | 3.930 |
| 1st | 2.810 |
| 2nd | 1.549 |
| 3rd | 1.000 |
| 4th | 0.734 |
| Reverse | 2.296 |
The transmission was installed on:
- Toyota Camry 2 (V20) in 1988 – 1991; Camry 3 (XV10) in 1991 – 1994;
- Toyota Sienna 1 (XL10) in 1997 – 2000;
- Toyota Vista 4 (V40) in 1994 – 1998;
- Lexus ES300 2 (XV10) in 1991 – 1994.
Disadvantages of the Toyota A540E gearbox
- The all-wheel drive version of this transmission had problems with reverse gear.
- In all other respects, this automatic transmission is known for its reliability and runs for more than 300,000 km.
- The torque converter clutch wears out, clogging the valve body solenoids.
