Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Automatic Transmission

Hydraulic System

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
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Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Automatic Transaxle
2. Oil Filter
3. Mechanical Oil Pump
4. Converter Housing
5. Torque Converter

Description and Operation

Description

Hydraulic System Components

  • Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)

  • Oil Pump

  • Oil Filter

  • Valve Body

Operation

  1. The oil pump is driven by the engine.

  2. ATF passes through the oil filter and is distributed through the oil passages.

  3. The TCM controls hydraulic pressure using solenoid valves and controls the operation of the clutches and brake.

Oil Pressure Characteristics Input

Oil Pressure Characteristics Input

Solenoid Valve Oil Pressure Characteristics Input Procedure

  1. Perform the oil pressure characteristics input procedure using the KDS.

  2. Click the "OK" button after checking the condition.

  3. Click the "OK" button after selecting the replaced solenoid valve.

  4. Before installing the new solenoid valve, check the recorded code.

  5. Click the "OK" button after entering the oil pressure characteristics for the replaced solenoid valve.

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