Chrysler 40TE 4-Speed FWD Automatic · Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/RAM · Expert rebuild service since 1987. Lifetime warranty. Free diagnostic.
1993–2000 Chrysler Cirrus, Stratus, Sebring; 1993–2000 Dodge Neon (V6); lighter-duty companion to the 41TE for smaller FWD cars
| Configuration | 4-speed FWD automatic transaxle — lighter-duty variant |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.84:1 · 2nd 1.57:1 · 3rd 1.00:1 · 4th 0.69:1 · Rev 2.21:1 |
| Fluid Type | Mopar ATF+4 |
| Fluid Capacity | 8.5 qts total, 4.0 qts service refill |
Same solenoid pack failure as 41TE in lighter-duty applications.
Symptoms: Harsh shifts; limp mode; P codes
Input clutch failure from solenoid-related low pressure.
Symptoms: No 2nd or 4th gear
Front pump seal and converter seal leak at bellhousing.
Symptoms: ATF leak at front; dripping at bellhousing
Same procedure as 41TE. Solenoid pack replaced. Input clutch replaced. Front seal replaced. All clutch packs and soft parts replaced. Valve body rebuilt.
ATF+4 every 30,000 miles.
The 40TE is a lighter-duty version of the same A604 design family for smaller FWD cars. Core architecture is the same; torque capacity and clutch pack sizing differ.
Most likely yes. Limp mode fixed in 2nd gear is the classic solenoid pack failure symptom.
Mopar ATF+4.
$1,500–2,000. 2-day turnaround.
Yes — Transtec and Sonnax support the A604 family including the 40TE.
Free diagnostic, written estimate, lifetime warranty. Chicago's 40TE rebuild specialists since 1987.
