Kia Forte BD Quiz

Manual Transmission

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Service Data

Service Data

Transaxle Model M6CF3-1
Engine Type Gamma 1.6 T-GDi
Gear ratio 1st 3.308
2nd 1,962
3rd 1,323
4th 1,024
5th 0,825
6th 0,702
Provide Regression 3,583
Final gear ratio 4.467

Tightening Torque

Tightening torque

Items N·m kgf·m lbf·ft
Oil Drain Plug 58,9 - 78,5 6,0 - 8,0 43,4 - 57,8
Oil Filler Plug 58,9 - 78,5 6,0 - 8,0 43,4 - 57,8
Shift Lever Assembly Mounting Bolt 8,8 - 13,7 0,9 - 1,4 6,5 - 10,1
Driveshaft Assembly Mounting Bolt 19,6 - 26,5 2,0 - 2,7 14,5 - 19,5
Control Cable Bracket Mounting Bolt 14,7 - 21,6 1,5 - 2,2 10,8 - 15,9
Control Cable Holder Mounting Nut 11,8 - 14,7 1,2 - 1,5 8,7 - 10,8
Neutral Switch 39,2 - 58,8 4,0–6,0 28,9 - 43,4
Reverse Lamp Switch 39,2 - 58,8 4,0–6,0 28,9 - 43,4
Transmission Support Bracket Mounting Bolt 58,9 - 78,5 6,0 - 8,0 43,4 - 57,8
Transmission Mounting Bracket Bolt 98,1 - 117,7 10,0 - 12,0 72,3 - 86,8
Steering Rod Bracket Mounting Bolt 49,0 - 63,7 5,0 - 6,5 36,2 - 47,0
107,9 - 127,5 11,0 - 13,0 79,6 - 94,1
Starter motor bolt 49,0 - 63,7 5,0 - 6,5 36,2 - 47,0
Bolt, Transmission Upper Mounting (TM=>ENG) 42,2 - 53,9 4,3 - 5,5 31,1 - 39,8
Bolt, Transmission Lower Mounting (ENG=>TM) 42,2 - 48,1 4,3 - 4,9 31,1 - 35,4
42,2 - 53,9 4,3 - 5,5 31,1 - 39,8

Lubricants

Lubricants

Item Recommended Capacity
Manual Transaxle Oil

  • SAE 70W, API GL-4

  • Kia Approved Manual Transaxle Fluids: SK HK MTF 70W, SHELL SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W, GS CALTEX GS MTF HD 70W

 1.7 - 1.8 L
(0.45 - 0.48 US gal, 1.80 - 1.90 US qt, 1.50 - 1.58 Imp qt)

Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools

Tool Name/Number Illustration Description
Engine mount bracket (beam)
09200-3N000
Used to support the engine assembly when removing/installing the transaxle
Used with the support (09200-2S000) and adapter (09200-4X000)
※Refer to the engine mount bracket illustration below.
Engine Support Bracket (Stand)
A: 09200-2S000
B: 09200-2C100
C: 09200-2C200
Used to support the engine assembly when removing/installing the transaxle
Used with the bar (09200-3N000) and adapter (09200-4X000)
※Refer to the engine mount bracket illustration below.
Engine Mount Support (Adapter)
09200-4X000
Used to support the engine assembly when removing/installing the transaxle
Used with the bar (09200-3N000) and support (09200-2S000)
※Refer to the engine mount bracket illustration below.
Oil Seal Installer
09453-2F300
Used to install the differential oil seal.

Engine Mount Bracket Illustration

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Symptom of Malfunction Suspected Area Remedy
Abnormal Noise Oil level (low) Refill the oil after inspecting the components (oil seal, drain plug, and filler plug).
Oil (incorrect or contaminated) Replace the oil.
Transaxle and engine mount condition (incorrect) Tighten the mounting bolt to the specified torque.
Shaft end play (incorrect) Adjust the end play.
Synchronizer ring (worn or damaged) Replace the synchronizer ring.
Gear (worn or damaged) Replace the gear.
Bearing (worn or damaged) Replace the bearing.
Oil leak Oil level (high) Check the oil level.
Gasket (damaged) Replace the gasket. (Drain plug, filler plug)
Oil seal (worn or damaged) Replace the oil seal.
Hard shifting or unable to shift Oil (incorrect) Replace the oil.
Shift fork (worn) Replace the shift fork.
Synchronizer ring (worn or damaged) Replace the synchronizer ring.
Gear (worn or damaged) Replace the gear.
Hub sleeve (worn or damaged) Replace the hub sleeve.
Jumps out of gear Shift fork (worn) Replace the shift fork.
Hub sleeve (worn or damaged) Replace the hub sleeve.
Gear (worn or damaged) Replace the gear.
Bearing (worn or damaged) Replace the bearing.

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