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Engine And Transaxle Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the battery and engine cover.
  2. Detach the air cleaner.
  3. Disconnect the connectors for the engine harness.
  4. Disconnect the connectors for the alternator harness, the oil pressure switch and the oil pressure sensor.
  5. Disconnect the connector of starter motor harness.
  6. Drain the engine coolant.
  7. Disconnect transaxle oil cooler hose.
    NOTE: When disconnecting the hoses, make identification marks to avoid making any mistakes when re-installing them.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to spill any of the oil or fluid out of the hoses. Plug the openings to prevent the entry of foreign material.
  8. Disconnect the radiator upper and lower hoses on the engine side, and then remove the radiator assembly.
  9. Disconnect the high tension cable and all wires to the distributor and the ignition coil.
  10. Disconnect the engine ground.
  11. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.
  12. Disconnect the EVAP canister hose.
  13. Remove the main fuel line, and the return and vapor hoses from the engine side.
    CAUTION: To reduce the residual pressure in the hoses, see FUEL PRESSURE TEST .
  14. Disconnect the heater hose (Intake and exhaust) at the engine side.
  15. The accelerator cable should be removed from the engine side.
  16. The cruise control cable should be removed from the engine side.
  17. Remove the control cable from the transaxle.
  18. Disconnect the speed sensor connector from the transaxle.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting The Speed Sensor Connector
    G00320531Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the power steering oil pump hose.
  20. Raise the vehicle.
  21. Remove the oil pan shield.
  22. Drain the transaxle oil.
    Fig 2: Drain The Transaxle Oil
    G00320532Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. Disconnect the front exhaust pipe from the manifold.
    NOTE: Use a wire to suspend the exhaust pipe from the bottom of the vehicle.
  24. Remove the tie rod end from steering knuckles.
  25. Remove control link from stabilizer and lower arm.
  26. Remove pinch bolt from knuckle. Separate lower arm form knuckle.
    Fig 3: Removing Pinch Bolt From Knuckle
    G00320533Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the drive shaft from the transaxle housing.
    CAUTION:
    • Plug up the holes of the transaxle case to prevent entry of foreign material.
    • The circlips on the drive shafts should be replaced whenever reinstalling.
    Fig 4: Removing The Drive Shaft From The Transaxle Housing
    G00320534Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove intermediate shaft bolt. See STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT.
  29. Remove No. 3, No. 4 engine mounting.
  30. Support auto transaxle, engine and subframe with a suitable floor jack.
    Fig 5: Support Auto Transaxle, Engine & Subframe With A Suitable Floor Jack
    G00320535Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  31. Remove nuts and blots of impact bar and subframe.
  32. Slowly lower engine, auto transaxle and subframe.
  33. Remove No. 1, No. 2 engine mounting from subframe.
  34. Separate auto transaxle from engine.
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