RL3F01A Transmission parts, repair guidelines, problems, manuals

Transmission general data

RL3F01A is one of the first 3-speed automatic transmissions Jatco (RN3F01A) had been installed года on some rear wheel drive small cars of Nissan (PULSAR, SENTRA, STANZA) since 1982 until 1989. This is the first transmission with introduced forced torque converter lock-up. The family of 4-speed automatic transmissions RL4F01A \ RE4F02A was released simultaneously with RL3F01A and was very popular.RL3F01A is the successor of 3-speed rear wheel drive automatic transmission 3N71B (later modified in L4N71B, JR401E).

Number of gearsTransmission TypeDriveTorque (Nm)ATF (full capacity) LATF (change) LATF type
3ATFWD1506,12,8AT-Matic D Fluid

Technical issues and repair guidelines

For the overhaul of this automatic transmission (which takes place very rarely) transmission specialists order the following:

-the kit of friction clutches or clutches Forward (when ordering separate parts).

Metal filter which is usually cleaned and washed. Following the above mentioned recommendations may be enough (if the oil is not burnt) to prolong the service lifespan of this transmission for several years.

- repair kit of gaskets and seals (by the time of the overhaul all gaskets are very old, rubber gets damaged and seals start leaking because of long time in service.

Which cars run with this gearbox?