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Removal & Installation - A/t: Application Kia Sedona I

Automatic Trans 4 illustrations ~275 words

APPLICATION

ApplicationTransaxle Model
SedonaF5A51-3

TRANSAXLE APPLICATION

WARNINGVehicle is equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. When servicing vehicle, use care to avoid accidental air bag deployment. SIR system-related components are located in various locations throughout interior and exterior of vehicle, depending on application. Do not use electrical test equipment on or near these circuits. If necessary, deactivate SIR system before servicing components. See appropriate AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.

Note. For manual transmission removal procedure, see appropriate article in CLUTCHES.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Removal
Scheme 1: Removal

Scheme 2

Scheme 2
Scheme 2

Scheme 3

Scheme 3
Scheme 3

Scheme 4

Scheme 4
Scheme 4
  1. Remove the battery and the tray assembly. (Scheme 1)
  2. Disconnect the engine wiring and the transaxle wiring.
  3. Remove the air cleaner (air duct and hose) assembly. (Scheme 2)
  4. Disconnect the shift cable from the transaxle. (Scheme 3)
  5. Disconnect the cooler hose from the transaxle.
  6. Remove the radiator and the hose (drain coolant).
  7. Disconnect the heater hose.
  8. Disconnect the power steering column and the gear box universal joint.
  9. Remove the power steering oil pressure and return hoses from the gear box. NOTE: Collect dropping oil with a container when disconnecting the hoses.
  10. Remove the engine upper roll stopper and the bracket. (Scheme 4)
  11. Lift vehicle and remove wheels.
  12. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector and the front muffler.
  13. Drain the transaxle fluid.
  14. Remove the tie rod, lower arm ball joint, and the drive shaft.
  15. Remove the steering tube mounting bolt attached to the cross member (subframe).
  16. Install jack under the cross member.
  17. Remove the cross member mounting bolt, and remove the cross member assembly with the steering gear box and the stabilizer attached.
  18. Remove the starter motor assembly.
  19. Remove the transaxle housing cover.
  20. Position the transaxle jack.
  21. Remove the drive plate and the torque converter connecting bolts, turning the crankcase shaft.
  22. Remove the transaxle support bolts.
  23. Remove the transaxle.

Note. Tighten all fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

  1. Installation is reverse order of removal.
  2. Add appropriate coolant, power-steering oil, and transaxle fluid after installation.
  3. Ensure good mounting and no interference in wiring.
  4. Refill air conditioner refrigerant, if necessary.

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