OUTLINE
A newly developed K41A Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) is used for the1KR-FE engine models.
The K41A CVT, including a pair of the pulleys and the belt in the shift mechanism, is a transaxle which steplessly shifts from start-up to the maximum speed and this offers a smooth shift feeling and an excellent fuel economy.
A gate type shift lever is used for the shift control mechanism.
A shift lock system is used to prevent the shift lever from being wrongly operated.
SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Shift Mechanism | Pulley and Belt | |
| Forward/Reverse Switching Mechanism | Double Pinion Type Planetary Gear | |
| Pulley Ratio (Speed Ratio) | Forward | 2.386 to 0.426 |
| Reverse (Planetary gear ratio included) | 2.505 to 1.680 | |
| Differential Gear Ratio (Reduction gear ratio included) | 5.403 | |
| Shift Pattern | P - R - N - D - S - B | |
| Fluid Capacity | 6.2 Liters (6.5 US qts, 5.4 Imp. qts) | |
| Fluid Type | Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE | |
| Weight (Reference)* | 60.8 kg (134.0 lb) | |
Tech Tips
*: Weight shows the figure with the fluid fully filled.
| Item | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Planetary Gear | Sun Gear | No. of Teeth | 40 |
| No. 1 Pinion Gear | No. of Teeth | 18 | |
| No. 2 Pinion Gear | No. of Teeth | 17 | |
| Ring Gear | No. of Teeth | 82 | |
| Forward Clutch | No. of Discs | 2 | |
| Reverse Brake | No. of Discs | 3 | |
| Reduction Gear | Drive Gear | No. of Teeth | 27 |
| Driven Gear | No. of Teeth | 40 | |
| Differential Gear | Drive Pinion | No. of Teeth | 17 |
| Ring Gear | No. of Teeth | 62 | |
| No. of Differential Pinion | 2 | ||
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Torque Converter Type | 3-element, 1-step, 2-phase |
| Stall Torque Ratio | 2.00 |
MAIN FEATURES
The K41A CVT has achieved the following performance through the use of the items listed below.
| Item | Fuel Economy | Power Efficiency | Driveability | Quietness | Compact and Lightweight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulley and Belt Type Shift Mechanism | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Double Pinion Type Forward/Reverse Switching Mechanism | ○ | ○ | ○ | |||
| Torque Converter with Low Speed Lock-up Clutch | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| High-pressure Oil Pump | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ||
| CVT Fluid Warmer | ○ | |||||
| High-pressure Hydraulic Control Circuit (Valve Body Unit) | ○ | ○ | ○ | |||
| Electronic Control System | Speed Ratio Control (Shift Control) | ○ | ○ | ○ | ||
| Belt Clamping Force Control | ○ | ○ | ○ | |||
| Engine - CVT Integrated Control | ○ | ○ | ○ | |||
| Automatic Shift Control | ○ | ○ | ○ | |||
| Acceleration Improvement Control | ○ | ○ | ||||
| Uphill/Downhill Shift Control | ○ | |||||
| Lock-up Control | ○ | ○ | ||||
| Neutral Control | ○ | |||||