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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the stay (A) by removing the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    29.4 - 39.2 N.m (3.0 - 4.0 kgf.m, 21.7 - 28.9 lb.ft)

    G14991059Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the cross member (A) after supporting the transmission on a jack.

    [2WD] 

    Tightening torque 

    Bolts: 58.8 - 73.5 N.m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf.m, 43.4 - 54.2 lb.ft)

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

    G14991060Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [AWD] 

    Tightening torque 

    Lower bolt (6pcs): 58.8 - 73.5 N.m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf.m, 43.4 - 54.2 lb.ft)

    Upper bolt (3pcs): 63.7 - 83.4 N.m (6.5 - 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 - 61.5 lb.ft)

    G14991061Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the front muffler.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "MUFFLER ")

  5. Remove the propeller shaft assembly.

    (Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY ")

  6. Remove the transfer assembly.

    (Refer to 4 Wheel Drive (AWD) System - "TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY ")

  7. Remove the exhaust manifold stay (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb.ft

    G14991062Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Separate the ATF warmer hose (A).[ATF warmer]
    G14991063Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the ATF cooler tube from the transmission after removing a bolt (A).[Non-ATF warmer]

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb.ft)

    G14991064Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When installing, The existing O-ring must be replaced with a new one (do not reuse).
    • After installing, check for leakage of ATF from tube connection during engine start.
    G14991065Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the ground cable (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 14.5 lb.ft)

    G14991066Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the parking switch (inhibitor switch) connector and remove the parking release cable (shift cable).

    [SBW] 

    1. Separate the parking release cable after remove the fastener (A).
      NOTE: The existing fastener (A) must be replaced with a new one (do not reuse).
      G14991067Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the parking release cable from the transmission after removing a bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    12.7 - 15.7 N.m (1.3 - 1.6 kgf.m, 9.4 - 11.6 lb.ft)

    G14991068Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: When installing, tighten the bolt (A) to the specified torque after removing gap by pushing the parking release cable in the direction of the arrow.

    [SBC] 

    1. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A) and then remove the shift cable after removing the nut (B).

      Tightening torque: 

      9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb.ft)

      G14991069Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the clip (A).
    G14991070Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: When installing, The existing shift cable clip must be replaced with new one (do not reuse).
  12. Remove the wiring from the transmission.
    1. Disconnect the vacuum pump connector (A), EOP connector (B) and parking switch connector (C).
    2. Remove the ground cable (D) by removing a bolt and remove the wiring fixing clip from the wiring bracket.

      Tightening torque: 

      10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 14.5 lb.ft)

      G14991071Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the E-module connector (A).
    4. Remove the wiring fixing clip from the wiring bracket.
    G14991072Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the vacuum pump from the transmission after removing the bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb.ft)

    G14991073Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the CKP sensor (A) after removing a bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.9 - 9.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    G14991074Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G14991075Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the torque converter mounting 6 bolts (A) by rotating the crankshaft in the direction of clockwise.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G14991076Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G14991077Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    WARNING:
    • Lubricate the threads before tightening the torque converter mounting bolts (A).
      G14991078Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Pre-tighten the all torque converter mounting bolts (6pcs), then tighten to the specified torque securely.
  17. Remove the transmission mounting bolts (A, B, C) and starter mounting bolts (D).

    Tightening torque 

    (A): 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)

    (B): 39.2 - 46.1 N.m (4.0 - 4.7 kgf.m, 28.9 - 34 lb.ft)

    (C): 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb.ft)

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

    G14991079Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G14991080Courtesy 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).
    G14991081Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. After separating the transmission from the engine, remove the transmission by lowering the jack slowly.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the transmission assembly.
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