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Automatic Transaxle: Removal

  1. Remove the battery (-) terminal (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Terminal
    G05119297Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the engine cover (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Cover
    G05119298Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the 02 sensor connectors (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying 02 Sensor Connectors (1 Of 2)
    G05119299Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Identifying 02 Sensor Connectors (2 Of 2)
    G05119300Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the under cover (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Under Cover
    G05119301Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Drain the automatic transmission fluid.
    Fig 6: Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G05119302Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the front propeller shaft (A). (4WD)
    Fig 7: Front Propeller Shaft
    G05119303Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the front muffler (A) and the heat protector.
    Fig 8: Identifying Front Muffler And Heat Protector
    G05119304Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the rear propeller shaft (A).
    Fig 9: Rear Propeller Shaft
    G05119305Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the transmission oil level gauge (A).
    Fig 10: Transmission Oil Dipstick Tube
    G05119306Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the shift cable cover (A).
    Fig 11: Shift Cable Cover
    G05119307Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the shift cable (A).
    Fig 12: Shift Cable
    G05119308Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the oil cooler pipes (A).
    Fig 13: Oil Cooler Pipes
    G05119309Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the drive plate cover (A).
    Fig 14: Drive Plate Cover
    G05119310Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the drive plate bolts (A)
    NOTE: Remove the bolts (A-6ea) while rotating the crankshaft clockwise.
    Fig 15: Drive Plate Bolt
    G05119311Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the transmission lower mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 16: Identifying Transmission Lower Mounting Bolts
    G05119312Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the starter motor mounting bolts (A) and the other bolts (B).
    Fig 17: Identifying Starter Motor Mounting Bolts
    G05119313Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the mounting bolts (A) while supporting the transmission with a jack.
    Fig 18: Identifying Mounting Bolts
    G05119314Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Lower the jack slightly to simplify removal of electrical connectors and bolts on the upper part of the transmission.
    Fig 19: Supporting Jack For Transmission
    G05119315Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Disconnect the transmission wire harness connectors.
    Fig 20: Identifying Transmission Wire Harness Connectors
    G05119316Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the vehicle speed sensor connector (A).
    Fig 21: Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
    G05119317Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the transfer case connectors (A). (4WD)
    Fig 22: Transfer Case Connectors
    G05119318Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the transmission upper mounting bolt (A, B).
    Fig 23: Identifying Transmission Upper Mounting Bolt
    G05119319Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the transmission (2WD) or transmission/transfer case assembly (4WD) (A).
    Fig 24: Transmission/Transfer Case Assembly
    G05119320Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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