The Toyota U140F 4-speed automatic transmission was built at the Japanese plant from 1997 to 2012 and was installed on all-wheel drive versions of such models as the Highlander, RAV4, Matrix and Caldina. On Lexus cars this gearbox is known under the index Aisin AW90-40LS.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 3.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 300 |
| Recommended oil | Toyota ATF Type T-IV since 2006 Toyota ATF WS |
| Oil capacity, liter | 8.9 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 4.0 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 101 |
Gear ratios Toyota U140F
Using a 2001 Toyota Highlander with a 3.0 liter engine as an example:
| Main | 3.080 |
| 1st | 3.938 |
| 2nd | 2.194 |
| 3rd | 1.411 |
| 4th | 1.019 |
| Reverse | 3.141 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Lexus RX300 1 (XU10) in 1998 – 2003 (as AW90-40LS);
- Toyota Caldina 2 (T210) in 1997 – 2002;
- Toyota Caldina 3 (T240) in 2002 – 2007;
- Toyota Estima 2 (XR30) in 2000 – 2005;
- Toyota Estima 3 (XR50) in 2006 – 2010;
- Toyota Harrier 1 (XU10) in 1997 – 2003;
- Toyota Highlander 1 (XU20) in 2000 – 2003;
- Toyota Ipsum 2 (XM20) in 2001 – 2010;
- Toyota Matrix 2 (E140) in 2008 – 2010;
- Toyota RAV4 2 (XA20) in 2000 – 2006;
- Toyota RAV4 3 (XA30) in 2005 – 2013.
Disadvantages of the Toyota U140F gearbox
- This gearbox is fitted to powerful all-wheel drive models and often comes in for repair;
- Under active driving the lockup clutch wear debris clogs the valve body solenoids;
- The Teflon rings also wear a groove in the rear cover of the gearbox fairly quickly;
- The oil pressure then drops, which greatly shortens the life of the planetary gear train;
- The weak points of this automatic transmission also include the temperamental Fujitsu control unit.
