Toyota A545E 4-Speed FWD Automatic · Toyota/Lexus · Expert rebuild service since 1987. Lifetime warranty. Free diagnostic.
1998–2003 Toyota Sienna minivan (3.0L V6); FWD minivan transaxle adaptation of A540 family
| Configuration | 4-speed FWD automatic transaxle for minivan applications |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.45:1 · 2nd 1.45:1 · 3rd 1.00:1 · 4th 0.72:1 · Rev 2.22:1 |
| Fluid Type | Toyota Type T-IV ATF |
| Fluid Capacity | 8.5 qts total, 4.5 qts service refill |
Solenoid failure from minivan stop-and-go duty cycles.
Symptoms: Stuck in 2nd or 3rd; OD light flashing
TCC shudder from T-IV degradation.
Symptoms: Shudder at 40–55 mph
Minivan load cycles wear the direct clutch packs.
Symptoms: 3rd gear slip
Solenoids replaced. TCC inspected. Direct clutch rebuilt. All clutch packs replaced. Valve body rebuilt. Full T-IV soft parts.
Toyota T-IV every 30,000 miles.
1998–2003 Toyota Sienna minivan with the 3.0L V6.
The U140 and later U760 series replaced it in subsequent Sienna generations.
Toyota Type T-IV.
$1,500–2,000.
2 days.
Free diagnostic, written estimate, lifetime warranty. Chicago's A545E rebuild specialists since 1987.
