Kia Forte BD Quiz
Manual Transmission

Manual transaxle

In this manual: Manual Transmission
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
23steps
~143min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
0102030405021.616N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Control Shaft Assembly
2. Manual Transaxle Case
3. Clutch Housing		 4. Back-up Light Switch
5. Manual Transaxle Support Bracket
6. Control Cable Bracket

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.

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

  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - Battery)

  3. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector (A).

  4. Remove the control cable.

    1. Remove the control cable from the control shaft after removing the pins (A).

    2. Loosen the control cable bracket bolts (B).

      Tightening torque: 14.7 ~ 22 N·m

  5. Remove the ground bolt (A).

    Tightening Torque: 9.8–11.8 N·m

  6. Disconnect the clutch tube (B) after removing the clip (A).

  7. Remove the starter mounting bolt (A), then the upper transaxle mounting bolt (B).

    Tightening torque:

    (A) 49,0–64 N·m

    (B) 42,2–54 N·m

  8. Remove the upper hood cover.

    (Refer to Body - "Upper Cowl Cover")

  9. Assemble the engine mount in the engine compartment.

    (Refer to Special Service Tools — "Engine Mount Assembly Drawing")

  10. Using the engine support, hold the engine and transmission assembly securely.

  11. Securely support the transmission on a jack.

  12. Remove the dust cover (A).

  13. Remove the mounting bolts (A) from the transaxle support bracket.

    Tightening torque: 98.1–118 N·m

  14. Remove the transmission support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 58.9–78 N·m

  15. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Cover")

  16. Remove the vacuum pump.

    (Refer to Brake System - "Vacuum Pump")

  17. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

    (Refer to Drive Shaft and Axle — "Front Propeller Shaft")

  18. Remove the roller rod bracket (C) after loosening the bolts (A) and (B).

    Tightening torque:

    (A) 49,0–64 N·m

    (B) 107,9–128 N·m

  19. Remove the roller rod support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 49.0–69 N·m

  20. Remove the intake hose and intercooler pipe (A).

    Tightening torque: 18.6–24 N·m

  21. Loosen the lower mounting bolts (A, B) of the transaxle. Then remove the transaxle assembly while supporting it with a jack.

    Tightening torque:

    (A) 42,2–48 N·m

    (B) 42,2–54 N·m

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  2. After filling with brake fluid, perform the air bleeding procedure for the concentric slave cylinder.

    (Refer to Clutch System - Concentric Slave Cylinder Assembly)

Test yourself

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