Toyota A440 4-Speed Automatic · Toyota/Lexus · Expert rebuild service since 1987. Lifetime warranty. Free diagnostic.
1980–1989 Toyota Crown, Land Cruiser (older variants); behind Toyota V8 and large inline engines in full-size applications; predecessor to A340 family
| Configuration | 4-speed automatic with overdrive — early Toyota 4-speed OD unit |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.80:1 · 2nd 1.53:1 · 3rd 1.00:1 · 4th 0.73:1 · Rev 2.73:1 |
| Fluid Type | Toyota Type T-II or Dexron III |
| Fluid Capacity | 10.0 qts total, 5.0 qts service refill |
The A440 uses bands for 2nd and OD. Adjustment and wear are primary maintenance items.
Symptoms: 2nd-gear or OD slip; band adjustment needed
TV cable control similar to other units of the era.
Symptoms: Early soft shifts; clutch slip under load
Mechanical governor sticks causing wrong-speed upshifts.
Symptoms: Wrong-speed upshifts; governor sticking confirmed on teardown
Full disassembly. Bands replaced. TV cable inspected. Governor cleaned. All clutch packs replaced. Valve body rebuilt. Full soft parts kit.
Dexron III or Toyota T-II every 30,000 miles.
Mainly 1980s Toyota Crown and early Land Cruiser applications. Predecessor to the A340 family.
Moderately — Transtec and Sonnax have some A440 coverage. Parts are becoming harder to find for some specific items.
Dexron III or Toyota T-II.
$1,400–2,000.
2 days.
Free diagnostic, written estimate, lifetime warranty. Chicago's A440 rebuild specialists since 1987.
