Kia Cadenza VG Owner's Manual Quiz
Automatic Transmission

Fluid Repair Procedures

In this manual: Automatic Transmission
General Information — 15Engine Mechanical System — 95Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 115Automatic Transmission — 91Drive Shaft and Axle — 13Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 46Brake System — 43Body (Interior and Exterior) — 51Body Electrical System — 245Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
11steps
~66min
3/5difficulty
010203040504.94N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Service Adjustment Procedure

Fluid Level Check
When checking the fluid level, make sure that dust, foreign matter, etc. does not enter through the filler hole.
  1. Remove the eye bolt (A). Eye bolt tightening torque: 4.9 N·m ~ 5.9 N·m
    Always replace the eye bolt gasket. Use a new gasket each time the eye bolt is loosened.
  2. Add 700 cc of ATF SP-IV through the ATF filler hole.
  3. Start the engine. (Do not depress the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time.)
  4. Make sure the automatic transmission (AT) oil temperature sensor (OTS) temperature is 50~60 °C using the GDS.
  5. Slowly move the selector lever from the "P" position to the "D" position, then from "D" to "P", and repeat once more at idle.
    Hold each gear for 3 seconds.
  6. Raise the vehicle, then remove the oil level plug (A) from the valve body cover.
    At this time, the vehicle must be on level ground.
  7. If the oil flows from the drain plug in a thin, steady stream, the oil level is normal. Then complete the procedure and tighten the oil plug.
    Method for checking the fluid level (overfilled or underfilled)
    • Excessive: Oil flows out in a thick stream.
    • Insufficient: Oil does not flow out of the overflow plug.
    If there is no damage to the AT, oil cooler, oil cooler hose, transmission case, and the valve body bolts are tightened properly, ATF should flow out after performing steps 1 through 7 above. After performing steps 1 through 7, if oil does not flow out in a thin steady stream, inspect the transmission for oil leakage. If no oil flow is found, repeat steps 2 through 7.
    Replace the oil level check plug gasket and use a new one each time the check plug is loosened.
    To tighten the oil level plug: Turn the oil level plug clockwise until it is seated.
  8. Lower the vehicle using a hoist and tighten the eye bolt.

Replacement

  1. Remove the drain plug (A) and drain all ATF. Reinstall the drain plug.
    Drain plug tightening torque: 34.3 ~ 44 N·m
    Use a new drain plug gasket.
  2. Fill approximately 5 liters of oil through the eye bolt.
  3. Check the fluid level. (Refer to Hydraulic System - "Fluid")

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