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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Lifting up the transaxle slowly with a jack, tighten the under mounting bolts(A)

    TORQUE :

    Ø 2.4L 

    43~55 Nm(430~550 kgf.cm, 31.3~39.8 lb-ft) - A [2EA]

    43~49 Nm(430~490 kgf.cm, 31.3~35.6 lb-ft) - C [4EA]

    μ 2.7L 

    80~100 Nm(800~1000 kgf.cm, 57.9~72.3 lb-ft) - A [2EA]

    40~47 Nm(400~470 kgf.cm, 29.0~34.1 lb-ft) - C [4EA]

    CAUTION: Take care not to damage the power steering hoses.
    Fig 1: Identifying Under Mounting Bolts
    G06366199Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Insert the drive shafts into the transaxle. (See DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY )
  3. Install the inner shaft mounting bolts(2EA). (See DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY )

    TORQUE: 50~65 Nm(500~650 kgf.cm, 36.2~47.0 lb-ft)

  4. Apply grease on the threaded part of the bolts(B-4EA) which connect the drive plate with the torque converter and tighten them.

    TORQUE: 46~53 Nm(460~530 kgf.cm, 33.3~38.3 lb-ft) - B

  5. Install the starter. (See STARTING SYSTEM - 2.4L or STARTING SYSTEM - 2.7L )
  6. Tighten the transaxle insulator mounting bolt(A).

    TORQUE: 65~85 Nm(650~850 kgf.cm, 47.0~61.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Insulator Mounting Bolt
    G06366200Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Tighten the transaxle upper mounting bolts(A).

    TORQUE :

    Ø 2.4L 

    43~55 Nm(430~550 kgf.cm, 31.3~39.8 lb-ft) - A [4EA]

    μ 2.7L 

    65~85 Nm(650~850 kgf.cm, 47.0~61.5 lb-ft) - A [4EA]

    Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts
    G06366201Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Lifting up the sub frame with a jack, tighten the steering column bolt. (See HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM )
  9. Tighten the sub frame mounting bolts. (See HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM )
  10. Install the lower arm assembly and the steering bar tie rod mounting bolts. (See FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM /HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM )
  11. Install the front exhaust pipe. (See INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM - 2.4L or INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM - 2.7L )
  12. Clamp the power steering hose(A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Hose
    G06366202Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the under cover(A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Under Cover
    G06366203Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Connect the transaxle wire harness connectors.
    1. Connect the solenoid valve connector(A).
      Fig 6: Identifying Solenoid Valve Connector
      G06366204Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Connect the inhibitor switch connector(A).
      Fig 7: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Connector
      G06366205Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Connect the input speed sensor connector(A).
      Fig 8: Identifying Input Speed Sensor Connector
      G06366206Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Connect the output speed sensor connector(A).
      Fig 9: Identifying Output Speed Sensor Connector
      G06366207Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Connect the vehicle speed sensor connector(A).
    Fig 10: Identifying Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
    G06366208Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Connect the ground wire(A).
    Fig 11: Identifying Ground Wire
    G06366209Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Connect the control cable(A) by installing the nut.
    Fig 12: Identifying Control Cable And Nut
    G06366210Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Clamp the transaxle oil cooler hoses(A).
    Fig 13: Identifying Transaxle Oil Cooler Hoses
    G06366211Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Install the battery tray(A).
    Fig 14: Identifying Battery Tray
    G06366212Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install the air cleaner under body(A) and connect the PCM connectors(B).
    Fig 15: Identifying Air Cleaner Under Body And PCM Connectors
    G06366213Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Reassemble the air cleaner filter, install the air cleaner upper body(B) and connect the air flow sensor connector(A).
    Fig 16: Identifying Air Cleaner Upper Body And Air Flow Sensor Connector
    G06366214Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. After installing the battery(A), connect the positive terminal(B) to the battery.
    Fig 17: Identifying Battery And Positive Terminal
    G06366215Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Install the engine cover(A).
Fig 18: Identifying Engine Cover
G06366216Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:
  • Refill power steering fluid and bleed the power steering system. (Refer to )
  • Refill automatic transaxle fluid. (Refer to 'SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE ')
NOTE: When replacing the automatic transaxle, reset the automatic transaxle's values by using the High-Scan Pro.
  1. Connect the Hi-Scan Pro connector to the data link connector under the crash pad and power cable to the cigar jack under the center facia.
  2. Turn the ignition switch on and power on the Hi-Scan Pro.
  3. Select the vehicle's name.
  4. Select 'AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE'.
    Fig 19: Screen Display - Resetting Auto T/A Values
    G06366217Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Select 'RESETTING AUTO T/A VALUES' and perform the procedure.
    Fig 20: Screen Display - Enter
    G06366218Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Perform the procedure by pressing F1 (REST).
Fig 21: Screen Display - Resetting Auto T/A Values
G06366219Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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