Transaxles
[ Compiled by: Qwertz9586 ] [ First Posted: August 4, 2004 ] [ Last Modified: February 02, 2010 ]Thank you to everyone who contributed information for this section.
ATX (1986-1990)
Type:
3-speed Automatic Transaxle
VIN Tag ID:
Unknown
Ratio:
1st | : 2.79 |
2nd | : 1.61 |
3rd | : 1.00 |
Rev | : 1.97 |
Final | : 3.23 |
Fluid:
Type H ATF (1986/1987)
Dexron III/Mercon ATF (1988-1990)
Dexron III/Mercon ATF (1988-1990)
Notes:
Found on 4-cylinder models only.
Go back to the top of the pageMTX-III (1986-1988)
Type:
5-speed Manual Transaxle 3
VIN Tag ID:
Unknown
Ratio:
1st | : 3.60 |
2nd | : 2.12 |
3rd | : 1.39 |
4th | : 1.02 |
5th | : 0.77 |
Rev | : Unknown |
Final | : 3.33 |
Fluid:
Type F or Dexron II ATF (1986/1987)
Dexron III/Mercon ATF (1988)
Dexron III/Mercon ATF (1988)
Notes:
Found on 4-cylinder MT5 models only.
Go back to the top of the pageAXOD (1986-1990)
Type:
4-speed Automatic Transaxle with Overdrive
VIN Tag ID:
First Letter: T
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Ratio:
1st | : 2.771 |
2nd | : 1.543 |
3rd | : 1.000 |
4th | : 0.694 |
Rev | : 2.263 |
Final | : 3.37 |
Fluid:
Type H ATF (1986/1987)
Dexron III/Mercon ATF(1988-1990)
Dexron III/Mercon ATF(1988-1990)
Notes:
This is a non-electronic controlled transaxle. Usually found on the V6 models.
Go back to the top of the pageMTX-IV (1989-1995)
Type:
5-speed Manual Transaxle 4
VIN Tag ID:
First Letter: A
(More Info)
(More Info)
Ratio:
1st | : 3.21 |
2nd | : 2.09 |
3rd | : 1.38 |
4th | : 1.02 |
5th | : 0.74 |
Rev | : 3.79 |
Final | : 3.74 |
Fluid:
Dexron III/Mercon ATF
Notes:
Found on 3.0L SHO models only.
Go back to the top of the pageAXOD-E/AX4S (1991-2003)
Type:
4-speed Automatic Transaxle w/ Overdrive (Electronically Controlled)
A.K.A.
Automatic Transaxle 4-speed Synchronized
A.K.A.
Automatic Transaxle 4-speed Synchronized
VIN Tag ID:
Ratio:
1st | : 2.771 |
2nd | : 1.543 |
3rd | : 1.000 |
4th | : 0.694 |
Rev | : 2.263 |
Final | : See Chart |
Fluid:
Dexron III/Mercon ATF (1991-1998)
Mercon V (1998+)
Mercon V (1998+)
Notes:
This is an electronically controlled version of the "AXOD". 1991-1993 models had major reliability problems, but later models were less trouble. This transmission was renamed the "AX4S" in 1994 although it was still referred to as the "AXOD-E" until 1995. This was used on most Vulcans, all 3.2L SHOs (slightly different internals), all 3.8L V6s, and the 1991 2.5L I4. The 3.2L SHO versions has a different final drive ratio than the ones mated to the other motors. There is conflicting information as to when the production of the AX4S was stopped. Current research shows that it may have been phased out in early 2003 models.
The transaxle pan on this model will sometimes read "AXOD Metric" since it's based on the AXOD transaxle. This transaxle has 17 bolts to hold the pan on.
Go back to the top of the pageThe transaxle pan on this model will sometimes read "AXOD Metric" since it's based on the AXOD transaxle. This transaxle has 17 bolts to hold the pan on.
AX4N (1994-2006)
Type:
Automatic Transaxle 4-speed Non-Synchronized
VIN Tag ID:
Ratio:
1st | : 2.771 |
2nd | : 1.543 |
3rd | : 1.000 |
4th | : 0.694 |
Rev | : 2.263 |
Final | : See VIN Tag |
Fluid:
Dexron III/Mercon ATF (1994-1998)
Mercon V (1998+)
Mercon V (1998+)
Notes:
This transaxle was stronger and better than the "AX4S". It was used on all Duratecs and V8 SHOs and most 2000-2006 Vulcans. The V8 SHO version of this transaxle was slightly different internally (mainly different final drive ratio, higher stall torque converter, and more clutch packs) than the non-SHO version. Some 1994-1999 Vulcans got this transaxle although there was no reason why and they were pretty random. This transaxle is also known as the "4F50N".
The "AX4N" has a different pan than the "AX4S" because the two transaxles have different bolt patterns. This transaxle has 19 bolts that hold the pan on.
Go back to the top of the pageThe "AX4N" has a different pan than the "AX4S" because the two transaxles have different bolt patterns. This transaxle has 19 bolts that hold the pan on.
6F (2008-2010)
Type:
6-speed Automatic Transaxle
VIN Tag ID:
Ratio:
1st | : 4.484 |
2nd | : 2.872 |
3rd | : 1.842 |
4th | : 1.414 |
5th | : 1.000 |
6th | : 0.742 |
Rev | : 2.88 |
Final | |
Fluid:
Mercon V ATF
Notes:
Designed in a joint venture with General Motors. GM calls it the Hydra-Matic 6T70.
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