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Transaxle Disassembly: Disassembly

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  1. Remove torque converter from converter housing
    Fig 1: Removing Torque Converter From Converter Housing
    G04085951Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Pull out oil pump shaft by hand.
    Fig 2: Pulling Out Oil Pump Shaft
    G04085952Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove oil level gauge and oil filler tube.
  4. Remove input/turbine speed sensor.
  5. Remove transaxle range switch.
  6. Remove selector cable bracket.
  7. Remove bracket.
  8. Remove crankshaft position sensor.
  9. Remove vehicle speed sensor and driven gear.
  10. Remove inlet pipe.
  11. Remove outlet pipe.
  12. Assemble SST (0K130 175 011A/0K130 990 007).
    Fig 3: Assembling SST
    G04085953Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not lean transaxle to one side during disassembly. It may rotate suddenly and cause injury.
    NOTE: Remove oil pan before turning transaxle over. This will ensure that any foreign material remains in pan.
    Fig 4: Leaning Transaxle To One Side
    G04085954Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove oil pan and gasket (19 bolts).
    1. Examine any material found in pan or on magnet to determine condition of transaxle.
      MATERIAL POSSIBLE SOURCE CHART

      Material Possible source
      Clutch facing material Drive plate or brake band
      Steel (magnetic) Bearings, gears, or driven plate wear
      Aluminum (Nonmagnetic) Bushings or cast aluminum parts wear
    2. If large amounts of material are found, replace torque converter and carefully check transaxle for cause.
      Fig 5: Checking Transaxle For Cause
      G04085955Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove clip (one bolt).
  15. Disconnect solenoid connectors.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Solenoid Connectors
    G04085956Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove strainer (three bolts).
  17. Remove A, B and C bolts and brackets shown in illustration.

    Bolt length (Measured from below head): A: 1.18 in. (30 mm) B: 1.97 in. (50 mm) C: 0.55 in. (14 mm)

    Fig 7: Removing A, B And C Bolts And Brackets
    G04085957Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove control valve body.
  19. Remove manual shaft and manual plate.
    1. Loosen nut and pull out manual shaft.
    2. Remove nut, washer, and manual plate.
  20. Remove bolt and parking pawl lever holder.
    Fig 8: Removing Bolt And Parking Pawl Lever Holder
    G04085958Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove parking pawl lever (two bolts).
    Fig 9: Removing Parking Pawl Lever (Two Bolts)
    G04085959Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove detent lever and return spring.
    Fig 10: Removing Detent Lever And Return Spring
    G04085960Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove actuator support.
  24. Remove oil pump assembly (10 bolts).
    Fig 11: Removing Oil Pump Assembly
    G04085961Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove reverse/forward clutch assembly.
    1. Remove turbine shaft snap ring.
      Fig 12: Removing Turbine Shaft Snap Ring
      G04085962Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Pull reverse/forward drum and remove clutch assembly.
      Fig 13: Removing Clutch Assembly
      G04085963Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove small sun gear and one-way clutch No. 1.
    Fig 14: Removing Small Sun Gear And One-Way Clutch No. 1
    G04085964Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  27. NOTE: Use a piece of wire to secure brake band so that it is not damaged by being stretched.
    Fig 15: Removing 2-4 Brake Band
    G04085965Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove 2-4 brake band.
  29. Pull anchor shaft while holding strut.
  30. Remove strut.
    Fig 16: Removing Strut
    G04085966Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  31. Remove servo.
    1. Compress servo piston and remove snap ring.
    2. Remove servo retainer, servo piston, and spring.
    Fig 17: Removing Servo Retainer, Servo Piston, And Spring
    G04085967Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  32. Remove one-way clutch No. 2 and planetary carrier assembly.
    1. Remove snap ring.
      Fig 18: Removing Snap Ring
      G04085968Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove one-way clutch No. 2 together with planetary carrier assembly.
    3. Remove friction plate.
      Fig 19: Removing Friction Plate
      G04085969Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  33. Remove internal gear.
    1. Remove snap ring.
      Fig 20: Removing Snap Ring
      G04085970Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove internal gear from output shell.
    Fig 21: Removing Internal Gear From Output Shell
    G04085971Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  34. Remove 3-4 clutch assembly.
    1. Remove O-ring from turbine shaft at converter housing side.
      Fig 22: Removing O-Ring From Turbine Shaft At Converter Housing Side
      G04085972Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Pull out turbine shaft to remove 3-4 clutch assembly.
      Fig 23: Removing Turbine Shaft & 3-4 Clutch Assembly
      G04085973Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove 3-4 clutch assembly from turbine shaft.
  35. Remove bolts (converter housing side: eight bolts transaxle case side: seven bolts) and remove transaxle case by tapping lightly with a plastic hammer.
    Fig 24: Removing Transaxle Case
    G04085974Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  36. Remove output shell from output gear.
    Fig 25: Removing Output Shell From Output Gear
    G04085975Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  37. Remove differential assembly.
    Fig 26: Removing Differential Assembly
    G04085976Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  38. Remove bearing housing.
    1. Remove roll pin with a pin punch.
    2. Remove (11) bolts securing bearing housing.
    3. Remove bearing housing by tapping lightly with a plastic hammer.
      Fig 27: Removing Roll Pin With Pin Punch
      G04085977Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  39. Remove idler gear assembly and output gear assembly by tapping out from torque converter side.
    Fig 28: Removing Idler Gear Assembly And Output Gear Assembly
    G04085978Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  40. Remove bearing cover.
    1. Remove bearing cover bolts.
    2. Remove converter housing from SST (0K130 175 011A).
      Fig 29: Removing Converter Housing From SST
      G04085979Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Press bearing cover assembly out of converter housing.
      NOTE: Install bearing outer race during reassembly to adjust preload.
    Fig 30: Pressing Bearing Cover Assembly Out Of Converter Housing
    G04085980Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  41. Press out bearing outer races by using SST (0K130 170 012).
    Fig 31: Pressing Out Bearing Outer Races
    G04085981Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.