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Repair Procedures: Installation

NOTE:
  • Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) is composed of delicate components. Be careful not to cause any damage on the component when assembling and disassembling.
  • Maintain clean condition so that foreign substance does not get into the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT).
  • Use a coated apron, latex gloves, and stainless tray to prevent foreign substance from getting into the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT).
  1. Install the valve body assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

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    NOTE: Check the installation condition of sealing (A) before installing the valve body.
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  2. Install the IVTF filter (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  3. Install the valve body cover in the following order.
    1. Remove foreign substances from the surface of the IVT case and valve body cover.
    2. Install the valve body cover (A) and gasket (B), and temporarily tighten the bolts except reference hole (C).
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      NOTE:
      • The existing valve body cover gasket must be replaced with a new one (do not reuse).
      • Tighten the bolts by hand to adjust the position of the gasket.
    3. Visually check the reference hole (A) to align the valve body cover hole with the gasket hole.
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      NOTE: Tightening the bolts without aligning the valve body hole with the gasket hole may result in any IVTF leaks.
    4. Tighten the remaining valve body cover mounting bolts except for the reference hole to the tightening torque.

      Tightening torque: 

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

      NOTE: Tighten the bolts diagonally alternately so that pressure is evenly applied.
    5. Check that the valve body cover hole and gasket hole are properly aligned through the reference hole and tighten the bolt (A) to the reference hole.

      Tightening torque: 

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

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    6. Check the valve body cover for damage (crack, deformation, etc.) and clean the IVTF around the mounting area.
  4. Check the IVTF level after refilling the intelligent variable transmission with fluid.

    (Refer to Hydraulic System - "FLUID ")

  5. Connect the IVT main connector (A).
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  6. Install the air duct and air cleaner assembly.

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

  7. Check for leakage of IVT fluid from hose connection during engine start.
  8. Install the under cover.

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

  9. Perform the procedures below after in replacing the valve body assembly.
    1. Clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the KDS.

      (Disconnecting the battery negative terminal will not clear the DTCs. Clear DTCs using the KDS at all times.)

    2. Reset the intelligent variable transmission adaptive values using the KDS.
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    3. Perform the oil pressure characteristics input procedure using the KDS.
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  10. Perform the TCM adaptive values learning procedure.

    (Refer to IVT Control System - "REPAIR PROCEDURES ")

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