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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  2. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")

  3. Separate the coolant hose (A) and then remove the coolant pipe mounting bolt (B).
    G12885891Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the air duct and the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  5. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  6. Disconnect the main connector (A) and position switch connector (B) and then remove the wiring mounting clips (C) from the bracket.
    G12885892Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the shift cable (C) after loosening the nut (A) and bolts (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)
    2. 14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb.ft)
    G12885893Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the wiring mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12885894Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Separate the ATF cooler hose (A).
    G12885895Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the ground line after loosening the bolt (A).
    G12885896Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Separate the coolant hose (A) and then remove the coolant pipe (B) after loosening a mounting bolt (C).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12885897Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the CKP sensor (A) loosening the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12885898Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 32.4 - 49.0 N.m (3.3 - 5.0 kgf.m, 23.9 - 36.2 lb.ft)
    2. 63.7 - 83.4 N.m (6.5 - 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 - 61.5 lb.ft)
    G12885899Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the engine support fixture on the engine room.
    1. Remove the covers (A).
      G12885900Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.

      (Refer to Special Service Tools - "ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING ")

    G12885901Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  16. Remove the left side front wheel guard.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")

  17. Support the transaxle on a jack.
  18. Remove the cover (A).
    G12885902Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

    G12885903Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the transaxle support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)

    G12885904Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the sub frame.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")

  22. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

    (Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ")

  23. Remove the transfer assembly. [4WD only]

    (Refer to 4 Wheel Drive System - "FRONT WHEEL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ")

  24. Remove the cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12885905Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) by rotating the crankshaft.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12885906Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after loosening the bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)
    2. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
    G12885907Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Replace bolt (B) with a new one or install after applying sealant (3M 2353) as shown in the illustration below.
    G12885908Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the roll rod support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb.ft)

    G12885909Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the starter mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12885910Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  29. Remove the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 39.2 - 46.1 N.m (4.0 - 4.7 kgf.m, 28.9 - 34.0 lb.ft)
    2. 78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb.ft)
    G12885911Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: After mounting the automatic transaxle to the engine by pushing the automatic transaxle, tighten the mounting bolts after check that there is no gap (A) between the torque converter housing (B) and the engine block (C).
    G12885912Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  30. After separating the transaxle from the engine, remove the transaxle by lowering the jack slowly.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the transaxle assembly.
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