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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the under cover.

    G 3.3 T-GDI LAMBDA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold stay (A) and RH exhaust manifold stay (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    34.3 - 41.2 N.m (3.5 - 4.2 kgf.m, 25.3 - 30.4 lb.ft)

    G13143673Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13143674Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Using the transmission jack (A), support the valve body cover.
    G13143675Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the transmission lower bolts (A), after lifting the jack.

    Tightening torque: 

    39.2 - 46.1 N.m (4.0 - 4.7 kgf.m, 28.9 - 34.0 lb.ft)

    G13143676Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the transmission jack.
  6. Remove the engine and transmission assembly.

    G 3.3 T-GDI LAMBDA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ")

  7. Remove the ATF cooler tube (A) from the transmission after loosening a bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb.ft)

    G13143677Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Replace the O-ring (A) before reinstalling the oil cooler tube.
    • After the installation, start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the hose.
    G13143678Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the connectors.

    [LH] 

    Tightening torque: 

    (F - Ground): 10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    1. EOP connector
    2. Parking switch connector
    3. Heated oxygen sensor connector
    4. Knock sensor
    5. CKP sensor
    6. Ground
    G13143679Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    1. Main connector
    2. Heated oxygen sensor connector
    G13143680Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the wiring fixing clip (A) and wiring bracket mounting bolt (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.9 - 1.0 kgf.m, 6.5 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    [LH] 

    G13143681Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    G13143682Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Loosen the wiring protector mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.9 - 1.0 kgf.m, 6.5 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    G13143683Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the vacuum pipe (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.9 - 1.0 kgf.m, 6.5 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    G13143684Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the motor connector (A) and hydraulic sensor connector (B), and loosen the wiring bracket mounting bolt (C). [AWD only] 

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.9 - 1.0 kgf.m, 6.5 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    G13143685Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Loosen the engine support bracket mounting nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    63.7 - 83.4 N.m (6.5 - 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 - 61.5 lb.ft)

    G13143686Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Lift the engine by using the engine crane.
  15. Remove the engine support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13143687Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Disconnect the starter motor connector (A) and remove the terminal (B).
    G13143688Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the starter (A) after loosening the mounting bolts (B).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13143689Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13143690Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the cover and then loosen the torque converter mounting bolts (A-6pcs) by rotating the crankshaft.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13143691Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When installing, apply the ATF to the bolts thread before tightening the bolts.
    • When installing, lightly tighten the bolts (6-pcs) and then tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
  19. Remove the cross member (A) and cross member support bracket (B). [RWD Only] 

    Tightening torque: 

    29.4 - 34.3 N.m (3.0 - 3.5 kgf.m 21.7 - 25.3 lb.ft)

    G13143692Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13143693Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the front propeller shaft (A) from the transfer. [AWD only] 

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13143694Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the transfer assembly (A). [AWD only] 

    Tightening torque: 

    29.4 - 41.2 N.m (3.0 - 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 - 30.4 lb.ft)

    G13143695Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Precautions of the transfer assembly repairing
    • Use caution for the actuator not to be impacted by the transmission, floor or structure.
      G13143696Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • To prevent damage to the O-ring, maintain parallel with the transmission shaft when install the transfer assembly.
      G13143697Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Use caution when removing/installing the transfer case. If the horizontal position is disturbed, oil may be leaked even with the air breather valve installed because oil remains inside the transfer case.
    G13143698Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Support the transmission safely on a jack.
  23. Loosen the transmission mounting bolts (A, B, C).

    Tightening torque 

    1. 63.7 - 83.4 N.m (6.5 - 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 - 61.5 lb.ft)
    2. 39.2 - 46.1 N.m (4.0 - 4.7 kgf.m, 28.9 - 34.0 lb.ft)
    3. 34.3 - 46.1 N.m (3.5 - 4.7 kgf.m, 25.3 - 34.0 lb.ft)
    G13143699Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: After mounting the automatic transmission to the engine by pushing the automatic transmission, tighten the mounting bolts after check that there is no gap between the torque converter housing (A) and the engine block (B).
    G13143700Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the transmission from the engine.
G13143701Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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