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Automatic Transmission - Removal & Installation: Installation

  1. Set transaxle on transaxle jack or suitable floor jack and place under vehicle.
  2. Raise transaxle and align with engine.
  3. Connect transaxle to engine using four convert housing bolts to pull together: two on top and two on side.

    Tightening torque: 

    47-66 lb. ft (64-89 N.m, 6.5-9.1 kg.m)

    Fig 1: Identifying Four Convert Housing Bolt Positions
    G01105533Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove floor jack from auto transaxle.
  5. Remove SST (0K201 270 014).
  6. Install No. 2 engine mounting to auto transaxle then install three bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    Nut:  49-69 lb. ft (67-93 N.m, 6.8-9.5 kg.m)

    Bolt:  32-40 lb. ft (43-54 N.m, 4.4-5.5 kg.m)

    Fig 2: Installing No. 2 Engine Mount
    G01105534Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install starter and ground strap. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  8. Install three No. 1 engine mounting-to-chassis bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    32-46 lb. ft (43-52 N.m, 4.4-5.4 kg.m)

    Fig 3: Installing No. 1 Engine Mounting-To-Chassis Bolts
    G01105535Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install new clip on left drive shaft.
    Fig 4: Identifying Drive Shaft Clip
    G01105536Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Push drive shaft into transaxle with opening of clip pointing upward.

    Tightening torque: 

    32-46 lb. ft (43-52 N.m, 4.4-5.3 kg.m)

  11. Install left lower ball joint into spindle then install pinch bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    40-50 lb. ft (54-68 N.m, 5.5-6.9 kg.m)

    Fig 5: Installing Left Lower Ball Joint Into Spindle
    G01105537Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the stabilizer bar and control link.

    Tightening torque: 

    32-46 lb. ft (43-60.8 N.m, 4.4-6.2 kg.m)

  13. Install the tension rod.
    1. Install the front part of tension rod to the body after inserting bushing into the tension rod.

      Tightening torque: 

      87-108 lb. ft (118-147 N.m, 12-15 kg.m)

      Fig 6: Installing The Tension Rod
      G01105538Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install the rear of the tension rod to the lower arm after inserting bushing into the tension rod.
    3. Insert new cotter pin and then bend it.
  14. Install four engine oil pan-to-transaxle mounting bolts then install access cover.

    Tightening torque: 

    27.5-38.0 lb. ft (37-52 N.m, 3.8-5.3 kg.m)

    Fig 7: Installing Engine Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G01105539Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install four drive plate-to-torque converter mounting nuts.

    Rotate engine at crank pulley to gain access to all four nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    25-36 lb. ft (34-49 N.m, 3.5-5.0 kg.m)

  16. Install engine mounting member-to-chassis bolts (two front) and nuts, (two rear)

    Tightening torque: 

    48-65 lb. ft (64-89 N.m, 6.5-9.1 kg.m)

    Fig 8: Installing Engine Mounting Member-To-Chassis Bolts
    G01105541Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install two nuts to No. 1 and 2 engine mount-to-mounting member.

    Tightening torque: 

    28-38 lb. ft (38-51 N.m, 3.8-5.3 kg.m)

  18. Install catalytic converter, (five nuts).

    Tightening torque: 

    27.4-38.3 lb. ft (37.2-51.9 N.m, 3.8-5.3 kg.m)

  19. Install U-clip to the catalytic converter.

    Tightening torque: 

    27.4-38.3 lb. ft (37.2-51.9 N.m, 3.8-5.3 kg.m)

    Fig 9: Install U-Bolt To The Catalytic Converter
    G01105542Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Install splash shield to under engine then tighten bolts, (three bolts and three fasteners).
  21. Install both right and left wheels then tighten both right and left lug nuts, (four lug nuts each).

    Tightening torque: 

    47-66 lb. ft (64-89 N.m, 6.5-9.1 kg.m)

  22. Slide ATF inlet and outlet hose onto ATF Cooler.
  23. Install hose clamp onto hose at center of mark and at angle shown.
    Fig 10: Installing Hose Clamp Onto Hose
    G01105543Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Lower vehicle.
  25. Remove SST (0K 201 170 AAO).
    Fig 11: Removing Service Tool
    G01105544Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. Connect oxygen sensor connector.
  27. Connect crankshaft position sensor connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G01105545Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  28. Connect solenoid valve connector.
  29. Connect auto transaxle range switch connector.
  30. Install washer and nut to auto transaxle linkage and tighten nut then insert U-clip.

    Tightening torque: 

    24-34 lb. ft (32-46 N.m, 3.2-4.7 kg.m)

    Fig 13: Installing Washer, Nut & U Clip Onto Linkage
    G01105546Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  31. Connect vehicle speed sensor connector.
  32. Connect input/turbine speed sensor connector.
  33. Install air cleaner assembly.
  34. Connect negative and positive battery cable.
  35. Fill transaxle with ATF.
  36. Adjust auto transaxle control cable.
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