Description

GENERAL




The A243L, A241L and A241E automatic transaxies are 4-speed transaxles with a lock-up mechanism developed exclusively for the New Celica.

The A241E automatic transaxle is an Electronically Controlled Transaxle (hereafter called ECT). The A243L and A241L automatic transaxles are based on the A240L automatic transaxle currently used in the Corolla (AE92 series).

The 241E automatic transaxle is already in use in the Toyota MR2.

These automatic transaxles have the following features.
- The "Super-Flow" torque converter is used to improve the transmission efficiency.
- When shifting the transmission, the engine torque is controlled and the clutch hydraulic pressure in the transmission is electronically controlled to reduce transmission shift shock. (A241E)
- Transaxle control ECU has been integrated with the Engine ECU (A241E).

These automatic transaxles are mainly composed of the torque converter with lock-up clutch, 4-speed planetary gear unit, the hydraulic control system and the electronic control system.

To minimize the possibility of incorrect operation of the automatic transaxle, a shift lock mechanism has also been added.




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