Automatic Transmission System (A8LF1)

Specifications

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Specifications

Item Specifications
Engine Type Gasoline 3.8 GDI
Automatic Transmission Type A8LF1
Clutch Type Torque converter
Shift Actuator System 2WD/4WD
Gear ratio 1st 4.808
2nd 2.901
3rd 1,864
4th 1,424
5th 1,219
6th 1.000
7th 0,799
8th 0,648
Provide Regression 3.425
Final gear ratio 3,510 (2WD)/3,648 (4WD)
Elements Solenoid valve Direct Control VFS 5 pcs
Indirect Control VFS 2 pcs
ON/OFF 1 pc
Clutch and Brake Grab 4 pcs
Brake 2 pcs
Planetary Gear Set 3 pcs
Oil Filter 1 pc
ATF ATF class Recommended Allowable
ATF SP-IV or ATF SP4M-1 SK ATF SP-IV or SP4M-1
MICHANG ATF SP-IV or SP4M-1
NOCA ATF SP-IV or SP4M-1
Hyundai Genuine ATF SP-IV or SP4M-1
ATF quantity Approximately 7 L (1.85 US gal, 7.40 US qt, 6.16 Imp qt)

※ VFS: Variable Force Solenoid
Sensors: Speed Sensor (Input Shaft, Intermediate, Output Shaft) ▷ Type: Hall sensor ▷ Specifications
Items Specifications
Operating condition (°C) °F (-40 to 150) -40 to 302
Output voltage (V) High 1,18 - 1,68
Low 0,59 - 0,84

Oil Temperature Sensor ▷ Type: Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) ▷ Specifications
Temp. [(°C) °F] Resistance (kOhm)
(-40) -40 48.1
(-20) -20 15,6
(0) 32 5,88
(20) 68 2,51
(40) 104 1.120
(60) 140 0,612
(80) 176 0,329
(100) 212 0,186
(120) 248 0,109
(140) 284 0,067
(150) 302 0,053

Position Sensor ▷ Specifications
Items Specifications
Output type Non-contact type (2 channels, PWM signal output)
Input Voltage (V) 4,5 - 5,5

Solenoid Valves ▷ Specifications
Items Specifications
Direct Control VFS Normally low: 28/B, 46/C, 37R/C
Normally high: UD/C, OD/C & LR/B
Control Current (mA) 0 - 1100
Control Pressure
[kPa (kgf/cm², psi)]
0 - 1 569,06
(0–16, 0–227,57)
Internal Resistance (ohm) 5,3 ± 0,3
Indirect Control VFS Normally low: T/CON
Normally high: LINE
Control Current (mA) 0 - 850
Control Pressure
[kPa (kgf/cm², psi)]
0 - 519,75
(0–5,3, 0–75,38)
Internal Resistance (ohm) 5,1 ± 0,3
ON/OFF C/S - A Control Voltage (V) 9 - 16
Control Pressure
[kPa (kgf/cm², psi)]
0 - 490,33
(0–5,0, 0–71,12)
Internal Resistance (ohm) 10 - 11

Solenoid Valve and Clutch/Brake Operation Chart
Solenoid valve Grab Brake
ON/OFF VFS
Direct Indirect
SS-A 28/B_VFS 46/C_VFS 37R/C_VFS UD/C_VFS OD/C and LR/B_VFS T/CON_VFS LINE_VFS 46/C 37R/C UD/C OP/K 28/B LR/B
P ● ● ◎ ●
R ● ● ● ◎ ● ●
N ● ● ◎ ●
1 ● ◎ ◎ ● ●
2 ● ● ◎ ◎ ● ●
3 ● ● ◎ ◎ ● ●
4 ● ● ◎ ◎ ● ●
5 ◎ ◎ ● ●
6 ● ● ◎ ◎ ● ●
7 ● ● ◎ ◎ ● ●
8 ● ● ◎ ◎ ● ●
Notes ● : Connected
◎ : Variable connected
●: Operating

Tightening Torque
Item Tightening torque
N·m kgf·m lb-ft
Position Sensor Mounting Nut 9,8 - 11,8 1,0 - 1,2 7,2 - 8,7
Electronic Shift Actuator Mounting Bolt 20,6 - 26,5 2,1 - 2,7 15,2 - 19,5
Transmission Support Bracket Mounting Bolt 58,9 - 78,5 6,0 - 8,0 43,4 - 57,8
Transmission Mounting Bracket Bolt 107,9 - 127,5 11,0 - 13,0 79,6 - 94,0
Roll Rod Support Bracket Mounting Bolt 49,0 - 68,6 5,0–7,0 36,2 - 50,6
Starter motor bolt 49,0 - 63,7 5,0 - 6,5 36,2 - 47,0
Transmission Upper Mounting Bolt 63,7 - 83,4 6,5 - 8,5 47,0 - 61,5
32,4 - 49,0 3,3–5,0 23,9 - 36,2
Transmission Lower Mounting Bolt 39,2 - 46,1 4,0 - 4,7 28,9 - 33,9
78,5 - 98,1 8,0 - 10,0 57,9 - 72,3
ATF Filler Plug (Eyelet Bolt) 4,9 - 5,9 0,5 - 0,6 3,6 - 4,3
ATF drain plug 33,3 - 43,1 3,4 - 4,4 24,6 - 31,8
Transmission Control Module Mounting Nut 9,8 - 11,8 1,0 - 1,2 7,2 - 8,7
Valve body cover bolt 11,8 - 13,7 1,2 - 1,4 8,7 - 10,1
Main Harness Mounting Bolt 9,8 - 11,8 1,0 - 1,2 7,2 - 8,7
Main Connector Clamp Mounting Bolt 9,8 - 11,8 1,0 - 1,2 7,2 - 8,7
Oil Temperature Sensor Mounting Bolt 9,8 - 11,8 1,0 - 1,2 7,2 - 8,7
Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt 9,8 - 11,8 1,0 - 1,2 7,2 - 8,7

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