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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Place the shift lever in the "N" position.
  2. Remove the IVTF drain plug, allow the fluid to drain out and then reinstall the drain plug.

    Refer to FLUID

  3. Remove the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

    Refer to REMOVAL

  4. Remove the torque convertor (A) from convertor housing.
    G00639735Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the air breather pipe(A)

    Tightening torque : 

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

    G00643942Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the manual control lever (A) and the washer after removing the nut.

    Tightening torque : 

    17.7 - 24.5 N.m (1.8 - 2.5 kgf.m, 13.0 - 18.1 lb.ft)

    G00643943Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the position switch (A) after removing the bolts.

    Tightening torque : 

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

    G00643944Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the sound absorption cover (A).

    Tightening torque : 

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

    G00643945Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the torque convertor housing (A).

    Tightening torque : 

    27.5 - 34.3 N.m (2.8 - 3.5 kgf.m, 20.1 - 25.3 lb.ft)

    G00643946Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the bolts (A).

    Tightening torque : 

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

    G00643947Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the manual control shaft (A).
    G00643948Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the detent spring assembly (A).

    Tightening torque : 

    19.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 - 19.5 lb.ft)

    G00643949Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the parking rod assembly (A).
    G00643950Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the parking rod cam (A).
    G00643951Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Use a scraper to remove the remaining sealant (A) on the housing of the IVT.
    G00643952Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G00643953Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.