Toyota A540 4-Speed FWD Automatic · Toyota/Lexus · Expert rebuild service since 1987. Lifetime warranty. Free diagnostic.
1989–1993 Toyota Camry (V6); 1989–1993 Lexus ES250; 1989–1993 Toyota Celica GT; FWD/transaxle variant for V6 applications
| Configuration | 4-speed FWD automatic transaxle |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.37:1 · 2nd 1.41:1 · 3rd 1.00:1 · 4th 0.72:1 · Rev 1.93:1 |
| Fluid Type | Toyota Type T ATF or Dexron III |
| Fluid Capacity | 7.5 qts total, 3.5 qts service refill |
The mechanical/electronic governor in the A540 sticks with age and contaminated fluid.
Symptoms: Wrong-speed upshifts; harsh shifts; stuck in 2nd or 3rd
Direct clutch piston seals harden and crack, reducing clutch apply pressure.
Symptoms: Slipping in 3rd gear; delayed 3rd engagement
Overdrive solenoid failure prevents OD engagement.
Symptoms: No 4th gear; OD light issue
Full disassembly. Governor cleaned and inspected. Direct clutch seals replaced. OD solenoid replaced. All clutch packs replaced. Valve body rebuilt. Full T-IV soft parts.
Toyota T-IV every 30,000 miles.
Early 1990s Camry V6 and Lexus ES250 — the first V6 FWD Camry applications.
The A541E and later U140 series replaced the A540 in subsequent Camry generations.
Toyota Type T or T-IV ATF.
$1,400–1,900.
2 days.
Free diagnostic, written estimate, lifetime warranty. Chicago's A540 rebuild specialists since 1987.
