Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission

In this manual: Automatic Transmission
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
25steps
~160min
5/5difficulty
2special tools
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 25

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Transaxle Support Bracket 5. Roller Rod Support Bracket
2. Drive Shaft Assembly [RH] 6. Subframe
3. Propeller Shaft Assembly [LH] 7. Propeller Shaft Heat Protector
4. Roller Rod Bracket 8. Automatic Transaxle Assembly

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

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

  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - Battery)

  3. Disconnect the main connector (A) and the lock switch connector (B).

  4. Release the wiring harness clips (A) from the brackets.

  5. Remove the wiring harness protector (A) by loosening the bolt.

    Tightening Torque: 9.8–11.8 N·m

  6. Remove the shift cable (B) after loosening the nut (C) and bolts (A).

    Tightening torque:

    (A) 14,7–22 N·m

    (C) 9,8–13.7 N·m

  7. Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

    Tightening Torque: 26.5–32 N·m

  8. Disconnect the ATF cooler hose (A).

  9. Loosen the starter mounting bolt (A) and the transaxle mounting bolts (B).

    Tightening torque:

    (A): 49,0–64 N·m

    (B): 42,2–54 N·m

  10. Assemble the engine mount in the engine compartment.

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

  11. Remove the under cover.

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

  12. Support the transmission securely with a jack.

  13. Remove the cover (A).

  14. Remove the automatic transaxle support bracket bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

  15. Remove the automatic transmission support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 58.8–78 N·m

  16. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

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

  17. Remove the subframe.

    (Refer to Suspension System — "Subframe")

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

    Tightening Torque: 49.0–69 N·m

  19. Remove the heat protector (A) by removing the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 11.8–13.7 N·m

  20. Remove the dust cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 42.2–48 N·m

  21. Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) by turning the crankshaft clockwise.

    Tightening torque: 45.1–52 N·m

  22. Support the transmission securely with a jack.

  23. Loosen the lower starter mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening Torque: 49.0–64 N·m

  24. Loosen the lower transaxle mounting bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque:

    (A) 42,2–48 N·m

    (B) 42,2–54 N·m

  25. After separating the transmission from the engine, remove the transmission by slowly lowering the jack.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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