Repair Procedures: Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Matters that require attention when installing the transaxle to engine
  1. Check that there is no gap (A) between the torque converter housing (B) and the engine block (C).
    
    Fig 1: Locating gap Between The Torque Converter Housing And The Engine Block
    Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. This gap means the torque converter is not assembled correctly and it can cause damage on the key (A) of oil pump gear. In this case, reinstall the torque converter correctly after removing the transaxle assembly.
    
    Fig 2: Correct Torque Converter Installation
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- In case of the reinstallation
  1. Replace the oil seal with a new one by using special tool (09453-3L240, 09231-H1100) when ATF leak occurs due to differential oil seal damage.
  2. Check the ATF level after refilling the automatic transaxle with fluid.
    (Refer to Hydraulic System - "FLUID ")
  3. Clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the KDS.
    (The DTCs will not be cleared even after the battery negative terminal has been disconnected. So, be sure to clear the DTCs using the KDS.)
- In case of replacing with a new automatic transaxle
  1. New automatic transaxle is already filled with specified quantity of ATF.
    For that reason, it is not necessary to refill and check the ATF, however, the remaining ATF in the ATF cooler has to be removed.
  2. Install the transaxle after removing the remaining ATF by blowing air into ATF cooler hose.
  3. Clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the KDS.
    (The DTCs will not be cleared even after the battery negative terminal has been disconnected. So, be sure to clear the DTCs using the KDS.)
  4. Reset the automatic transaxle adaptive values using the KDS.
    
    Fig 3: Scantool Display - Reset Automatic Transaxle Adaptive Values
    Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Perform the TCM adaptive values learning procedure.
    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle Control System - "REPAIR PROCEDURES ")
- In case of replacing with a remanufactured automatic transaxle
  1. Remanufactured automatic transaxle is not filled with specified quantity of ATF.
    For that reason, it is necessary to refill and check the ATF.
  2. Check the ATF level after refilling the automatic transaxle with fluid.
    (Refer to Hydraulic System - "FLUID ")
  3. Clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the KDS.
    (The DTCs will not be cleared even after the battery negative terminal has been disconnected. So, be sure to clear the DTCs using the KDS.)
  4. Reset the automatic transaxle adaptive values using the KDS.
    
    Fig 4: Scantool Display - Reset Automatic Transaxle Adaptive Values
    Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Perform the TCM adaptive values learning procedure.
    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle Control System - "REPAIR PROCEDURES ")