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Engine & Transaxle Assembly: Installation

  1. While checking the connections of the harnesses, pipes, hoses, etc., make sure that none of them is being caught, damaged, etc.
  2. To place the engine and transaxle assembly on the sub-frame, install the front roll stopper and rear roll stopper between the sub-frame and engine and transaxle assembly.
    NOTE: Especially when installing front roll stopper mounting bracket, be careful not to crush the insulator. If crushed, idle vibration is high.
    Fig 1: Installing Front Roll Stopper
    G00326783Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Installing Rear Roll Stopper
    G00326784Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. To install the engine transaxle and sub-frame, follow the removal procedures in the reverse order.
  4. Refill the coolant and check for leak.
  5. Refill the transaxle fluid, test its operation, and check for leak.
  6. Check for the operation of the transaxle control cable and accelerator cable. Adjust as necessary.
  7. Check for proper operation of each of the various gauges.