The JF506E transaxles are all similar in the teardown and assembly process, but the internal and external parts are different in the design and engineering area. This manual is designed to identify the engineering differences between the current models available at this time.

The JATCO 5 speed automatic transmission is known as the JF506E in the Jaguar X Type and Land Rover s Freelander. In the Mazda 6 and MPV it is known as the JA5A-EL and with VW s Golf, GTI and Jetta it is the 09A. Overseas it is known as the 5F1J or the Durashift -5-Tronic transmission used in the Mondeo vehicle starting in 2002.5 model year. It is based on an earlier AG5 transmission used in the 2000 Galaxy which is a fully automatic and electronically controlled front wheel drive transmission.

Note: Use this update manual together with the rebuild manual for a proper overhaul or repair. Please see item number ANEWJF506E.