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Automatic Transaxle: Removal

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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable then positive battery cable.
  2. Raise and properly support vehicle.
  3. Place a drain pan under transaxle drain plug.
    Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Drain Plug
    G04085916Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the fresh air duct.
  5. Disconnect input/turbine speed sensor, solenoid and transaxle range connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Connectors
    G04085917Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove ground strap bolt from top of transaxle, then disconnect ground strap.
    Fig 3: Removing Ground Strap Bolt From Top Of Transaxle
    G04085918Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor connector from right side of transaxle.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector From Right Side Of Transaxle
    G04085919Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove U-clip from selector cable to transaxle linkage.
    Fig 5: Removing U-Clip From Selector Cable To Transaxle Linkage
    G04085920Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove nut and washer from transaxle linkage.
  10. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor connector.
  11. Disconnect oxygen sensor connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Crankshaft Position & Oxygen Sensor Connector
    G04085921Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect two ATF cooler hoses.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Two ATF Cooler Hoses
    G04085922Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove two upper converter housing bolts (top two).
    Fig 8: Removing Two Upper Converter Housing Bolts, (Top Two)
    G04085923Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Support engine by using SST (0K201 170 AA0).
    Fig 9: Supporting Engine By Using SST
    G04085924Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove both front wheels (four lug nuts each).
  16. Remove splash shield from under engine.
  17. Remove two nuts from U-bolt.
    Fig 10: Removing Two Nuts From U-Bolt
    G04085925Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove catalytic converter.
  19. Remove converter housing access cover and remove four drive plate-to-torque converter mounting nuts. Rotate engine at crank pulley to gain access to all four nuts.
    Fig 11: Removing Drive Plate-To-Torque Converter Mounting Nuts
    G04085926Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove one lower starter bolt.
  21. Remove four engine oil pan-to-transaxle mounting bolts.
    Fig 12: Removing Engine Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G04085927Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove left tie rod end from steering knuckle by removing one cotter pin and one nut.
  23. Remove the tension rod.
    1. Remove nut after removing cotter pin from the lower arm side.
    2. Remove the tension rod after loosening bolt from the vehicle.
      Fig 13: Removing Tension Rod After Loosening Bolt From Vehicle
      G04085928Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove pinch bolt and nut from left ball joint.
    Fig 14: Removing Pinch Bolt And Nut From Left Ball Joint
    G04085929Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove No. 1 and 2 mounting nuts from engine mounting member.
  26. Remove engine mounting member-to-chassis bolts (two front) and nuts (two rear) then remove engine mounting member.
    Fig 15: Removing Engine Mounting Member-To-Chassis Bolts
    G04085930Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the stabilizer bar and control link.
    Fig 16: Removing Stabilizer Bar And Control Link
    G04085931Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  28. Gently pry left drive shaft from transaxle.
    Fig 17: Prying Left Drive Shaft From Transaxle
    G04085932Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  29. Install SST (0K201 270 014) to prevent side gear from becoming misaligned.
    Fig 18: Installing SST To Prevent Side Gear From Becoming Misaligned
    G04085933Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  30. Remove No. 2 engine mounting from transaxle.
    Fig 19: Removing No. 2 Engine Mounting From Transaxle
    G04085934Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  31. Support (and secure if possible) transaxle with a transaxle jack or suitable floor jack.
    Fig 20: Supporting Transaxle With Transaxle Jack
    G04085935Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  32. Remove two remaining converter housing bolts on front and rear sides of transaxle.
    Fig 21: Removing Converter Housing Bolts On Front And Rear Sides Of Transaxle
    G04085936Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  33. Slowly lower drive train, allowing transaxle to tilt toward ground.
  34. Gently separate transaxle from engine and pull unit out through wheel well.
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