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Name

5L40-E/5L50-E

RPO Codes

MV3 AWD, M82, MX5 AWD, M22

Production Location

Strasbourg, France

Vehicle Platform (Engine/Transmission) Usage

D, E, Y

Tranmission Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

1st Gear Ratio

3.42:1

2nd Gear Ratio

2.21:1

3rd Gear Ratio

1.60:1

4th Gear Ratio

1.00:1

5th Gear Ratio

0.75:1

Reverse Ratio

3.03:1

Torque Converter Size (Diameter of Torque Converter Turbine)

245 mm / 258 mm

Pressure Taps

Line Pressure

Transmission Fluid Type

Dexron™ III

Transmission Fluid Capacity (Approximate)

Bottom Pan Removal

Complete Overhaul: Dry 8.5 L (9.0 qt)

Transmission Type: 5

Five Forward Gears

Transmission Type: L

Longitude Mount

Transmission Type: 40

Product Series

Transmission Type: E

Electronic Controls

Position Quadrant

P, R, N, D, 4, 3, 2

Case Material

Die Cast Aluminum

Transmission Weight Dry

(161.0 lb) 73 kg

Transmission Net Weight

(177.0 lb) 80.5 kg

Maximum Trailer Towing Capacity

Domestic: 454 kg

Export: 1815 kg

Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight

3,500 kg (7,716 lbs)