Toyota A960E 6-Speed Automatic · Toyota/Lexus · Expert rebuild service since 1987. Lifetime warranty. Free diagnostic.
2005–2015 Lexus IS250/IS350; 2005–2015 Lexus GS350/GS460; 2008–2017 Lexus LS460; 2005–2015 Toyota Crown (JDM); luxury RWD sedan 6-speed
| Configuration | 6-speed automatic — Lexus luxury/performance RWD platform |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratios | 1st 3.52:1 · 2nd 2.04:1 · 3rd 1.40:1 · 4th 1.00:1 · 5th 0.71:1 · 6th 0.60:1 · Rev 3.10:1 |
| Fluid Type | Toyota WS ATF |
| Fluid Capacity | 10.5 qts total, 5.5 qts service refill |
A960E solenoid body wear in Lexus applications — harsh shifts and occasional limp mode.
Symptoms: Harsh upshifts; P0750-series; limp mode
TCC shudder from degraded WS fluid in luxury driving applications.
Symptoms: Shudder at 40–60 mph; Lexus owners notice it immediately
The A960E uses adaptive shift calibration. When the TCM loses adaptive data (battery disconnect), shift quality degrades until relearned.
Symptoms: Harsh or erratic shifts after battery service; self-corrects over 500 miles
Full disassembly. Solenoid body replaced. TCC replaced. All clutch packs replaced. Valve body rebuilt. Full WS soft parts kit. TCM adaptive reset after rebuild.
Toyota WS every 40,000 miles. Lexus owners notice shift quality degradation earlier than truck owners — WS fluid quality directly affects the luxury shift feel.
Solenoid body wear causes harsh shifts that come on gradually. We confirm with a scan before replacing.
The A960E uses adaptive shift learning stored in the TCM. Battery disconnect erases the learned data. Normal shift quality returns after 500–800 miles of varied driving.
Toyota WS ATF.
$2,200–3,000.
2–3 days.
Free diagnostic, written estimate, lifetime warranty. Chicago's A960E rebuild specialists since 1987.
