U140E Transmission Friction Plate Kit for Camry RAV4

The U140E (front-drive) and U140F (all-wheel-drive) is the Toyota 4-speed automatic transaxle used in the RAV4, Highlander, and Camry from about 2000 through 2008. The common failure is worn clutch material: a flare on the 2-3 or 3-4 shift, a slipping overdrive once the fluid is hot, and black, burnt-smelling ATF full of friction debris in the pan. This kit replaces the friction plates so the clutch packs can hold again.

On the bench, tear the unit down and lay out each clutch pack in order as it comes apart, then match the new frictions against the old ones by diameter and spline count before you build anything. Soak every new friction in clean ATF for at least 30 minutes before stacking it. Inspect the steel plates for heat bluing, scoring, or warpage while you are in there and replace any that are cooked, and check every pack's clearance with a feeler gauge against the factory spec on reassembly.

This is a friction plate set for the U140E/U140F. It is not a full master kit, so plan on a gasket and seal overhaul set and a filter for the same job, and look hard at the drums, sprag, and solenoids if the old frictions were burned to the steel. Confirm your transmission code on the ID tag before ordering.