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Automatic Transaxle: Removal

  1. After removing the engine cover, remove the battery and the tray.
    Fig 1: Removing Battery & Tray
    G00722178Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  3. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector, solenoid connector, and oil temperature sensor connector.
  4. Disconnect the speedometer sensor connector.
  5. Remove the control cable.
    Fig 2: Removing Control Cable
    G00722179Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the oil cooler hose.
    Fig 3: Removing Oil Cooler Hose
    G00722180Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Separate the power steering column shaft from the u-joint.
    Fig 4: Separating Power Steering Column Shaft & Joint
    G00722181Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the steering oil pressure the return tube.
  9. Attach the special tool, engine support fixture, (J28467-B, J28467-125) to the engine hooks.
  10. Remove the transaxle mounting bolt and bracket.
    Fig 5: Removing Transaxle Mounting Bolt & Bracket
    G00722182Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the upper bolt of the transaxle torque converter housing.
    Fig 6: Removing Upper Transaxle Torque Converter Housing Bolt
    G00722183Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  12. Lift up the vehicle.
  13. Remove the O2 sensor connector and the front muffler.
  14. Remove the drain plug and drain the automatic transaxle fluid.
    Fig 7: Removing Transaxle Drain Plug
    G00722184Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the tie rod, the lower arm ball joint and the drive shaft.
  16. Remove the steering tube mounting bolt mounted on the sub-frame.
  17. Remove the front and the rear roll support bolt.
  18. Install the jack for the removal of the sub-frame.
  19. Remove the subframe mounting bolts and the subframe.
    Fig 8: Removing Subframe Mounting Bolts
    G00722185Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 9: Identifying Subframe (Removed)
    G00722186Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the starter motor.
  21. Remove the bell housing cover.
  22. Install the jack for the removal of the transaxle.
  23. Remove the connecting bolts between the drive plate and the torque converter while rotating the crank shaft.
  24. Remove the front roll support.
    Fig 10: Removing Front Roll Support
    G00722187Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the rear roll support.
    Fig 11: Removing Rear Roll Support
    G00722188Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the automatic transaxle assembly by jack.
CAUTION:
  • Engine and transmission mounting insulators should be installed as specified orders.
  • Mounting bracket installation procedures.
    • - Engine mounting bracket.
    • - T/M mounting bracket.
    • - Rear roll support mounting bracket.
    • - Front roll support mounting bracket.
  • When installing the front roll support mounting bracket, be especially careful not to crush the insulator. If crushed, idle vibration may occur.