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Transmission General Specifications

Transmission General Specifications

Name Hydra-Matic® 4T40-E
RPO Codes MN4
Production Location Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle Platform
Engine/Transmission
Usage
A, J
Transmission Drive Transverse Mounted Front Wheel Drive
Maximum Engine Torque 270 N.m (200 lb ft)
Maximum Shift Speed 1-2 6,500 RPM
2-3 6,500 RPM
3-4 6,500 RPM
1st Gear Ratio 2.960:1
2nd Gear Ratio 1.626:1
3rd Gear Ratio 1.000:1
4th Gear Ratio 0.681:1
Reverse 2.143:1
Torque Converter Size - Diameter of Torque Converter Turbine 245 mm
Pressure Taps Line Pressure
Transmission Fluid Type DEXRON®III
Transmission Fluid Capacity - Approximate Bottom Pan Removal: 6.5 L (6.9 qts)
Complete Overhaul: 9.0 L (9.5 qts)
Dry: 12.2 L (12.9 qts)
Transmission Type: 4 Four Forward Gears
Transmission Type: T Transverse Mount
Transmission Type: 40 Product Series
Transmission Type: E Electronic Controls
Position Quadrant P, R, N, Overdrive (Circle D), 3, 2, 1
Case Material Die Cast Aluminum
Transmission Weight Dry 74.7 kg (164 lbs)
Transmission Weight Wet 85.0 kg (187 lbs)
Maximum Trailer Towing Capacity 487 kg (1,000 lbs)
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1,826 kg (4,100 lbs)
Ratios
Chain Final Drive Effective - Overall
32/38 3.29 3.91
32/38 3.05 3.63
35/35 3.29 3.29
35/35 3.05 3.42
33/37 3.29 3.69