Kia Forte BD Quiz
DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System

Gear Shift Actuator Assembly

In this manual: DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 10

Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Gear Shift Actuator Assembly
2. Shift Motor (Even)
3. Shift Motor (Odd)		 4. Select Solenoid (Even)
5. Select Solenoid (Odd)

Specifications

Specification

Item Specification
Resistance (between lines) Shift Motor 1/2 135.4 mΩ ± 10 %
Select Solenoid 1/2 0.7 mΩ ± 10 %
Max. Current Shift Motor 1/2 45 A
Select Solenoid 1/2 20 A
Select Solenoid Sensor Output Push 4.0 ± 0.15 V
Pull 1.0 ± 0.15 V
Operating Condition -40 to 257 °F (-40 to 125 °C)
Rated Voltage 13 V
Sensor Supply Voltage 8.75 V ± 10%

Description and Operation

Description

  • The gear shift actuator consists of a shift motor and a select solenoid.

  • The shift motor and select solenoid of the gear shift actuator are controlled by signals from the TCM to operate the gear.

Circuit Diagrams

Wiring Diagram

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Move the shift lever to the "N" position.

  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")

  3. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - Battery)

  4. Disconnect the gear actuator motor connector (A).

  5. Remove the wiring harness clamp (B) after disconnecting the gear shift actuator solenoid connector (A).

  6. Remove the gear shift actuator assembly after loosening the bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque:

    (A) 9,8–11.8 N·m

    (B) 19,6–26 N·m

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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