Automatic transmission Mitsubishi V4AW3
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The Mitsubishi V4AW4 3-speed automatic transmission was produced from 1991 to 2006 and was installed on the Pajero 2 with a 4M40 diesel engine and 6G6 and 72G6 petrol V74 power units. This automatic transmission in the version for diesels was a clone of Aisin AW30-40LE, and for petrol AW30-43LE.
V4A line: V4A11, V4A12, V4AW2, V4A51, V5A51 and V5AWF.
Specifications Mitsubishi V4AW3
| A type | hydraulic machine |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| For drive | full |
| Engine capacity | up to 3.5 liters |
| Torque | up to 380 Nm |
| What kind of oil to pour | Dexron II |
| Grease volume | 8.5 liters * |
| Change of oil | every 80 km |
| Filter replacement | every 160 km |
| Approximate resource | 400 000 km |
Gear ratios automatic transmission Mitsubishi V4AW3
On the example of a 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero with a 3.5 liter engine:
| Home | 1-I | 2-I | 3-I | 4-I | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.636 | 2.804 | 1.531 | 1.000 | 0.754 | 2.394 |
Which cars were equipped with the Mitsubishi V4AW3 box
| L200 3 (K70) | 1996 – 2006 |
| Pajero 2 (V30) | 1991 – 2000 |
| Pajero Sport 1 (K90) | 1996 – 2004 |
| Space Gear 1 (PA) | 1994 – 2002 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of automatic transmission V4AW3
The automatic transmission has a huge resource and the described problems happen at high mileage
Turns the torque converter sleeve due to wear of the friction clutch of its blocking
From very dirty oil, the solenoids can simply hang in one of the positions
Quite often, the speed sensors, the position of the selector and the computer of the machine fail
Also, the control cable often breaks, and its replacement is very laborious.