The Toyota W56 transmission is a sturdy 5-speed manual that was used 4×2 and 4×4 Toyota trucks and SUVs from 1985-1995. Although it has a different model name, it shares most of its internals with the Toyota W55. Save for the first two gears, which are lower to better handle truck-specific use. So let’s take a closer look and find out what to do about Toyota W56 transmission problems.
What Transmission Do I Have?
Toyota W56 Transmission Applications
| Model |
|---|
| Toyota 4Runner |
| Toyota Tacoma |
Toyota T100
Toyota W56 Transmission Technical Specifications
The Toyota W55 / W56 transmission is a type of manual gearbox that is known as a three – shift type. This is because it has an input shaft, an output shaft and a counter gear. Engine power gets transmitted from the input shaft to the counter gear, then onto the output shaft that is co-axially fitted to the input shaft. When fourth gear is engaged, the input shaft and the output shaft are engaged directly to each other.
Constant mesh gears are used on the Toyota W56 transmission for 1st – 5th gears. Reverse uses a sliding mesh gear.
Toyota W55 gear ratio
1st = 3.95
2nd = 2.14
3rd = 1.38
4th = 1.00
5th = 0.85
R = 4.09
Common Toyota W56 Transmission Problems
Hard to shift gears
If you notice that your Toyota W56 is becoming difficult to shift, then it may be due to one of the following reasons:
- Low or contaminated manual transmission fluid
- A broken shifter
- A failed synchro ring, sleeve and/or hub
- A failed gear
Jumps out of gear
What Transmission Do I Have?
- Damaged locking ball spring
- Worn shift fork
- Worn or damaged gear
- Worn or damaged bearing
