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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  2. Remove the both side stay (A, B).

    Tightening torque: 

    34.3 - 41.2 N.m (3.5 - 4.2 kgf.m, 25.3 - 30.4 lb.ft)

    G13428464Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13428465Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Loosen the transmission lower mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    39.2 - 46.1 N.m (4.0 - 4.7 kgf.m, 28.9 - 34.0 lb.ft)

    G13428466Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the engine and transmission assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE & TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ")

  5. Remove the transmission oil cooler tube (A).

    Tightening torque 

    Oil cooler tube mounting bolt: 19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb.ft)

    Bracket mounting bolts: 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G13428467Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: When installing, the existing oil cooler tube O-ring must be replaced with a new one.
    G13428468Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen the wiring bracket mounting bolt (A) and wiring protector mounting bolts (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.9 - 1.0 kgf.m, 6.5 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    G13428469Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the main connector (A) and loosen the bolts (B, C).

    Tightening torque: 

    (B) 10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    (C) 8.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.9 - 1.0 kgf.m, 6.5 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    G13428470Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the CKP sensor (A) and wiring bracket (B) by loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.9 - 1.0 kgf.m, 6.5 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    G13428471Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the wiring mounting bracket (A, B).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.9 - 1.0 kgf.m, 6.5 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    G13428472Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the vacuum pipe.
    1. Loosen the bracket mounting bolt (A) and separate the pipe from the hose (B).

      Tightening torque: 

      7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

      G13428473Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Loosen the bracket mounting bolt (A) and separate the pipe from the hose (B).

      Tightening torque: 

      7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

      G13428474Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the EOP connector (A) and parking switch connector (B), and loosen the ground mounting bolt (C).

    Tightening torque: 

    10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G13428475Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the motor connector (A) and hydraulic sensor connector (B, and loosen the wiring bracket mounting bolt (C). [4WD only]

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.9 - 1.0 kgf.m, 6.5 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    G13428476Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Loosen the engine support bracket mounting nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    63.7 - 83.4 N.m (6.5 - 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 - 61.5 lb.ft)

    G13428477Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Lift the engine by using the engine crane.
  15. Remove the engine support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

    G13428478Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Disconnect the starter motor connector (A) and remove the terminal (B).
    G13428479Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the starter (A) after loosening the mounting bolts (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

    G13428480Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13428481Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the cover and then loosen the torque converter mounting bolts (A-6pcs) by rotating the crankshaft.

    Tightening torque: 

    45.1 - 52.0 N.m (4.6 - 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb.ft)

    G13428482Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When installing, apply the ATF to the bolts thread before tightening the bolts.
    • When installing, lightly tighten the bolts (6-pcs) and then tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
  19. Remove the cross member (A).

    [2WD] 

    Tightening torque: 

    29.4 - 34.3 N.m (3.0 - 3.5 kgf.m 21.7 - 25.3 lb.ft)

    G13428483Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [4WD] 

    Tightening torque: 

    63.7 - 83.4 N.m (6.5 - 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 - 61.5 lb.ft)

    G13428484Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the front propeller shaft (A) from the transfer. [4WD only]

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 68.6. N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb.ft)

    G13428485Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the transfer assembly (A). [4WD only]

    Tightening torque: 

    29.4 - 41.2 N.m (3.0 - 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 - 30.4 lb.ft)

    G13428486Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Precautions of the transfer assembly repairing
    • Use caution for the actuator not to be impacted by the transmission, floor or structure.
      G13428487Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • To prevent damage to the O-ring, maintain parallel with the transmission shaft when install the transfer assembly.
    G13428488Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Use caution when removing/installing the transfer case. If the horizontal position is disturbed, oil may be leaked even with the air breather valve installed because oil remains inside the transfer case.
    G13428489Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Support the transmission safely on a jack.
  23. Loosen the transmission mounting bolts (A, B, C).

    Tightening torque 

    1. 63.7 - 83.4 N.m (6.5 - 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 - 61.5 lb.ft)
    2. 39.2 - 46.1 N.m (4.0 - 4.7 kgf.m, 28.9 - 34.0 lb.ft)
    3. 34.3 - 46.1 N.m (3.5 - 4.7 kgf.m, 25.3 - 34.0 lb.ft)
    G13428490Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: After mounting the automatic transmission to the engine by pushing the automatic transmission, tighten the mounting bolts after check that there is no gap between the torque converter housing (A) and the engine block (B).
    G13428491Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the transmission from the engine.
G13428492Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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