Automatic Transmission System
Components and Component Location
Components

| 1. Torque Converter 2. Electric Oil Pump (EOP) 3. Park Switch (Park Lock Switch) |
4. Main Connector 5. ATF Heater |
Repair Procedures
Removal
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the brace (A) by loosening the bolts.
Tightening torque: 29.4–39 N·m

Remove the crossmember (A) while supporting the transmission with a jack.
[2WD]
Tightening Torque
Bolts: 58.8–74 N·m
Nuts: 29.4–34 N·m

[4WD]
Tightening Torque
Bolts: 58.8–74 N·m
Nuts: 63.7–83 N·m

Remove the front muffler.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - Muffler)
Remove the propeller shaft assembly.
(Refer to Drive Shaft and Axle - "Propeller Shaft Assembly")
Remove the transfer assembly.
(Refer to Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System - "Transfer Case Assembly")
Remove the exhaust manifold support (A).
Tightening Torque: 49.0–59 N·m

Disconnect the ATF heater hose (A). [ATF Heater]

Remove the ATF cooler pipe from the transmission after loosening the bolt (A). [Without ATF Heater]
Tightening torque: 19.6–29 N·m

Disconnect the ground (A).
Tightening torque: 10.8–13.7 N·m N·m

Disconnect the park switch (park lock switch) connector and remove the park release cable (shift cable).
[Black Pattern]
Disconnect the park switch connector (A), then remove the park release cable after loosening the mounting (B).

Remove the park release cable from the bracket after loosening the bolt (A).
Tightening torque: 12.7–15.7 N·m

[Shift-by-Wire]
Disconnect the lock switch connector (A), then remove the shift cable after loosening the nut (B).
Tightening Torque: 9.8–14.7 N·m

Remove the clip (A).

Remove the wiring harness from the transmission.
Disconnect the vacuum pump connector (A), EOP connector, and park/lock switch connector (C).
Remove the ground (D) by loosening the bolt, and remove the wiring harness fixing clip from the harness bracket.
Tightening torque: 10.8–13.7 N·m N·m

Disconnect the electronic module connector (A).
Remove the wiring harness clip from the harness bracket.

Remove the vacuum pump from the transmission after loosening the bolts (A).
Tightening torque: 19.6–29 N·m

Remove the crankshaft position sensor (A) after loosening the bolt.
Tightening torque: 19.6–29 N·m

Remove the cover (A).
Tightening Torque: 9.8–11.8 N·m

Remove the cover, then loosen the torque converter mounting bolts (B, 6 pcs) by turning the crankshaft (A).
Tightening torque: 45.1–52 N·m

Loosen the transmission mounting bolts (A, B, C) and the starter mounting bolts (D).
Tightening Torque
(A): 42,2–54 N·m
(B) : 34,3–46 N·m
(C): 39,2–46 N·m
(D): 49,0–64 N·m


After separating the transmission from the engine, remove the transmission by slowly lowering the jack.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Test yourself
A quick Kia Stinger CK quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.