RE4R03A Transmission parts, repair guidelines, problems, manuals
Transmission general data
The 4-speed automatic transmission RE4R03A ( RL4R01А/JR403E, RG4R01А) for engines with the capacity from 2 up to 3-liters was produced by Jatco in 1988 for the off-road vehicle Patrol. This transmission made a good impression and after some adjustments in 1999, it became widely used for RWD Nissan models. This gearbox found application on sport cars 300ZX and on Infiniti Q45 with V8 engines.
| Number of gears | Transmission Type | Drive | Torque (Nm) | ATF (full capacity) L | ATF (change) L | ATF type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | AT | RWD/AWD | 8,7 | 4 | Dexron III |
Technical issues and repair guidelines
This transmission is quite reliable as all rear-driven Nissan vehicles. In terms of design, this transmission is similar to RE4R01B\A and R4A-EL produced by Mazda. Repair parts for this gearbox are ordered in very rare cases. Therefore, in most cases owners of cars equipped with this transmission prefer to replace it with a new or used unit, rather then to spare time and money on its repair.
Typical problems of this transmission are similar to problems of the RE4R01A\B transmission. In most cases, repair specialists order the repair kit of gaskets and seals when they have to deal with this transmission. Sometimes, it is required to replace bushings on cars operating under severe conditions. In rare cases, it is necessary to change one of one-way clutches or set of solenoids, which get cleaned more often than replaced. Not complicated repair procedures for this reliable transmission can add several years to its service life.
Which cars run with this gearbox?
| Brand | Model | Year | Type | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dongfeng | RUIQI | 08-16 | 4 SP R/4WD | L4 2.5L |
| Hyundai | PORTER | 03-16 | 4 SP RWD | L4 2.5L |
| KIA | BONGO TRUCK | 04-16 | 4 SP RWD | L4 2.5L 2.9L |
| Nissan/Datsun | 300ZX | 90-97 | 4 SP RWD | V6 3.0L |
| Nissan/Datsun | CARAVAN | 12-16 | 4 SP R/4WD | L4 2.5L |
| Nissan/Datsun | CIVILIAN | 00-16 | 4 SP RWD | L4 3.0L L6 4.2L 4.5L |
| Nissan/Datsun | FAIRLADY Z | 0 | 4 SP RWD | V6 3.0L |
| Nissan/Datsun | FRONTIER | 99-15 | 4 SP R/4WD | L4 3.0L 3.2L |
| Nissan/Datsun | HARDBODY | 00-08 | 4 SP R/4WD | L4 2.4L |
| Nissan/Datsun | PALADIN | 03-16 | 4 SP 4WD | V6 3.3L |
| Nissan/Datsun | PATROL | 00-14 | 4 SP RWD | L4 3.0L L6 4.5L |
| Nissan/Datsun | SAFARI | 97-16 | 4 SP 4WD | L4 3.0L L6 4.2L 4.5L 4.8L |
| Nissan/Datsun | TERRANO/REGULUS | 03-06 | 4 SP R/4WD | L4 3.0L |
Instruction manuals and useful links
| Link type | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
| www.at-manuals.com | Scheme |