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Transmission general data
The automatic transmission F4A51
from Mitsubishi company was developed in 1998. This transmission modification is
intended for FWD
and AWD vehicles with
engine capacity from 1.3 up to
2,8 liters.
Number of gearsTransmission TypeDriveTorque (Nm)ATF (full capacity) LATF (change) LATF type4ATFWD/4WD8,53,5SP III
Technical issues and repair guidelines
This 4-speed automatic transmission has two modifications. The modification F4A51 was used cars with engines capacity from 1,3 up to 1,8 liters. The modification F4A52 was used for more powerful engines. In terms of design, these transmissions are similar, but at the same time some elements in one transmission are larger than parts in the other one. This automatic transmission was installed on Japanese cars Mitsubishi Galant, Lancer and Korean cars Hyundai Serato, Santa Fe and Sonata. Subsequently, the transmission found application in different American and Chinese mid-size cars. Later this transmission was upgraded and a maximum engine torque was increased. It should be emphasized, that the F4A42 unit gained a good reputation. Thanks to simplicity of its design, this transmission is notable for reliability and durability. Its not a surprise when after running 300.000 kilometers this transmission does not require the overhaul. However, the service lifespan of this transmission also depends on operating conditions and the driving style of the car owner. This transmission is very sensitive to abrupt accelerations and is mainly intended for operation in urban areas.
In order to simplify the repair procedure of the F4A52 system, it is required to use special repair kits, which help transmission specialists to fix any malfunctions. Pump and seals are the main soft spots in this transmission. In specific cases, problems may occur in the valve body. The valve body damage usually leads to expensive and time-consuming overhauls.
Which cars run with this gearbox?BrandModelYearTypeEngineCheryDONGFANGZHIZI03-144 SP FWDL4 2.0L 2.4LCheryDONGFANGZIHIZI12-134 SP FWDL4 1.8LCheryEASTAR08-164 SP FWDL4 2.4LCheryTIGGO05-164 SP F/4WDL4 2.0L 2.4LCheryTIGGO / TIGGO 305-134 SP FWDL4 2.0L 2.4LChryslerSEBRING01-054 SP FWDV6 3.0LDodgeSTRATUS01-054 SP FWDV6 3.0LHyundaiGRANDEUR XG00-054 SP FWDV6 2.5LHyundaiSANTA FE01-064 SP F/4WDL4 2.0LHyundaiSANTA FE06-124 SP F/4WDV6 2.7LHyundaiTRAJET XG00-074 SP FWDL4 2.0L V6 2.7LHyundaiTUCSON04-094 SP F/4WDL4 2.0LHyundaiXG01-054 SP FWDV6 2.5LInokomSANTA FE12-134 SP F/4WDV6 2.7LKIACARENS06-114 SP FWDL4 2.0LKIACARNIVAL00-144 SP FWDV6 2.5L 2.7LKIALOTZE05-104 SP FWDL4 2.0LKIASPORTAGE04-104 SP F/4WDL4 2.0L V6 2.7LMitsubishiCHARIOT GRANDIS00-044 SP FWDV6 3.0LMitsubishiDIAMANTE97-054 SP FWDV6 2.5L 3.0L 3.5LMitsubishiECLIPSE96-054 SP F/4WDV6 3.0LMitsubishiGALANT99-074 SP F/4WDV6 3.0L 3.8LMitsubishiLANCER09-154 SP FWDL4 1.5L 1.6L 1.8LZhonghuaJUNJIE06-154 SP FWDL4 2.0LZhonghuaZUNCHI02-124 SP FWDL4 2.0L 2.4L
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