Kia Rio: Removal - Automatic Transaxle - Automatic Transaxle System - Kia Rio UB 2012-2025 Service ManualKia Rio: Removal

1.
Remove the following items;
A.
Air cleaner assembly (A) and air duct (B).
(Refer to "Intake and Exhaust system" in EM group.)
B.
Battery and battery tray (C).
(Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.)
C.
ECM (D).
(Refer to "Engine Control System" in FL group.)


2.
Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).


3.
Dissconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).


4.
Remove the control cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and the bolt (B).

Tightening torque:
(A) 9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)
(B) 14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m(1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)


5.
Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).


6.
Remove the wiring mounting bolt (A).


7.
Remove the solenoid valve connector and inhibitor switch connector wiring mounting bracket (A).


8.
Using the engine support fixture (Support SST No.: 09200-2S200, Adapter SST No.: 09200-1P000, 4X000, Beam SST No.: 09200-38001/3N000), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.


9.
Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2ea).

Tightening torque:
(A,B) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)


10.
Remove the mounting cover (A).


11.
Remove the support bracket mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.8 lb-ft)


12.
Remove the automatic transaxle support bracket (A).

Tightening torque:
58.8 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)


13.
Lift the vehicle with a jack.
14.
Remove the under cover (A).


15.
Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to "Drive shaft assembly" in DS group.)
16.
Remove the drive shaft cover (A).


17.
Remove the dust cover (A).


18.
Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A-4ea) with rotating the crankshaft.

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


19.
Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after removing bolt (A,B).

Tightening torque:
(A) 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
(B) 107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.1 lb-ft)


20.
Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-2ea, B-3ea).

Tightening torque:
(A) 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
(B) 39.2 ~ 46.1 N.m (4.0 ~ 4.7 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 34.0 lb-ft)


Components Location
1. Converter housing 2. Shift cable bracket 3. Automatic transaxle case 4. Rear cover 5. Valve body cover 6. Manual control lever 7. Air breather hose 8. Inhibi ...

Installation
1. Installation is the reverse of removal.    If the oil seal on the transaxle case side is da ...

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