Expert Toyota Camry transmission service in Chicago. Free computer diagnostic, 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty on rebuilds, all years.
We will contact you as soon as a service member is available by call, text, or email.
2002 - 2006: A541E 4-speed automatic (4-cyl) or A650E 5-speed (V6) 2007 - 2011: U660E 6-speed automatic - both 4-cyl and V6 2012 - 2017: U660E continued with revised solenoid calibration 2018: A8 8-speed automatic - new for 2018 3.5L V6 2018 - 2019: U760E 8-speed (2.5L 4-cyl) 2019+: K311F CVT on LE/XLE 4-cyl variants; U760E on higher trims
U660E linear solenoid failure: In many cases we can replace the linear solenoid assembly without a full rebuild ($550 - 900) - saving significant cost. If valve body damage has occurred from running on a failed solenoid, a full rebuild is required ($1,600 - 2,100). CVT: fluid service first ($149); if shudder continues, belt and pulley assessment needed.
U660E: Toyota WS ATF - change every 40,000 miles (Toyota says 'lifetime' - ignore this in Chicago conditions) CVT: Toyota CVT fluid - must change every 30,000 miles
Solenoid service: 1 - 2 days. Rebuild: 3 - 4 days.
Fluid service and inspection complete the same day. Solenoid or sensor replacement: 1 day. Torque converter or seal repair: 2 - 3 days. Full rebuild with road test: 4 - 6 days. Time estimates assume parts in stock - call (312) 626-8759 to verify availability for your specific vehicle.
Every vehicle needs diagnosis before anyone can promise a repair path. These are the situations we help organize before you decide what to do next.
Tell us when it happens, whether reverse still works, and if warning lights are on. A scan and fluid check come before guessing at a rebuild.
Fluid condition, leak location, and driving distance matter. If the vehicle is slipping badly or overheating, towing may be the safer next step.
A failed solenoid, valve body, converter, or internal clutch problem can lead to very different repair paths. The goal is a clear diagnosis and written estimate.
On the U660E, this is usually the linear solenoid assembly. We can replace it without a full rebuild in most cases - $550 - 900. Get a diagnostic first.
Toyota's powertrain warranty is 5yr/60k miles. If you're within coverage, the dealer should repair it. Outside coverage, we see CVT belt wear as the cause - often related to skipped fluid service.
Absolutely change it. Toyota's 'lifetime' designation covers the factory warranty period. In Chicago stop-and-go driving, Toyota WS fluid breaks down. We recommend every 40,000 miles.
3 - 4 business days. We stock U660E solenoid assemblies and full rebuild kits for fast turnaround.
Cold-weather engagement lag on older Camry is often a solenoid sticking until fluid warms. Get a diagnostic - this is an early symptom of U660E solenoid failure.
Same-day appointments available. Honest estimates, no surprises. We've been doing this since 1987.
