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Automatic Transaxle: Installation

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  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 converter 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: Connecting Transaxle To Engine Using Four Converter Housing Bolts
    G04085937Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove floor jack from transaxle.
  5. Remove SST (0K201 270 014).
  6. Install No. 2 engine mounting to 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 Mounting To Transaxle
    G04085938Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install starter and ground strap.
  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 Three No. 1 Engine Mounting-To-Chassis Bolts
    G04085939Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install new clip on left drive shaft.
    Fig 4: Installing Clip On Left Drive Shaft
    G04085940Courtesy 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 & Installing Pinch Bolt
    G04085941Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the stabilizer bar and control link.

    Tightening torque: 32~45 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: 118~147 N.m (12~15 N.m, 87~108 lb. ft.)

      Fig 6: Installing Tension Rod
      G04085942Courtesy 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 Four Engine Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G04085943Courtesy 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)

    Fig 8: Installing Drive Plate-To-Torque Converter Mounting Nuts
    G04085944Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  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 9: Installing Engine Mounting Member-To-Chassis Bolts And Nuts
    G04085945Courtesy 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 10: Installing U-Clip To Catalytic Converter
    G04085946Courtesy 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 in illustration.
    Fig 11: Installing Hose Clamp Onto Hose At Center Of Mark And At Angle
    G04085947Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Lower vehicle.
  25. Remove SST (0K 201 170 AA0).
    Fig 12: Removing SST
    G04085948Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. Connect oxygen sensor connector.
  27. Connect crankshaft position sensor connector.
    Fig 13: Connecting Crankshaft Position & Oxygen Sensor Connector
    G04085949Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  28. Connect solenoid valve connector.
  29. Connect transaxle range switch connector.
  30. Install washer and nut to auto transaxle linkage and tighten nut then insert U-clip.

    Tightening torque: 24~83 lb. ft. (32~46 N.m, 3.2~4.7 kg.m)

    Fig 14: Installing Washer And Nut To Transaxle Linkage
    G04085950Courtesy 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.

    (Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF)  )

  36. Adjust transaxle control cable. Refer to ADJUSTMENT  .
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