Manual Transmission

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Specifications

Specifications

Transaxle Model M6CF1
Engine Type Gasoline 1.4 MPI
Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity 1,6 - 1.7 L
(0.42–0.45 U.S. gal, 1.69–1.80 U.S. qt, 1.41–1.50 Imp. qt)
Recommended - SAE 70W, API GL-4
· KIA-approved transmission oils: SK HK MTF 70W, SHELL SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W, GS CALTEX GS MTF HD 70W
Gear ratio 1st 3,769
2nd 2.045
3rd 1.370
4th 1,036
5th 0,839
6th 0,703
Provide Regression 3.700
Final gear ratio 4.267

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 9,4 - 10,1
Control Cable Holder Mounting Nut 11,8 - 14,7 1,2 - 1,5 8,7 - 10,8
Reverse Lamp Switch 39,2 - 58,8 4,0–6,0 28,9 - 43,4
Neutral Switch 39,2 - 58,8 4,0–6,0 28,9 - 43,4
Shift Control Shaft 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
Transmission Support Bracket Mounting Bolt 58,9 - 78,5 6,0 - 8,0 43,4 - 57,8
Transmission Mounting Bracket Bolt 88,3 - 107,9 9,0 - 11,0 65,1 - 79,8
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
Roll Rod Support Bracket Mounting Bolt 49,0 - 68,6 5,0–7,0 36,2 - 50,6
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) 48,1 - 53,9 4,9 - 5,5 35,4 - 39,8
42,2 - 53,9 4,3 - 5,5 31,1 - 39,8

Sealant

Item Specified sealant
Control Shaft Assembly Anaerobic Sealant for Flanges

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 transmission
Used with support (09200-2S000) and adapter (09200-4X000)
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 Bar (09200-3N000) and Adapter (09200-4X000)
Engine Mount Support (Adapter)
09200-4X000
Used to support the engine assembly during transaxle removal/installation
Used with rod (09200-3N000) and support (09200-2S000)
Seal Installer
A: 09431-26100 (installer)
B: 09231-H1100 (handle)
Used to install the differential oil seal.
Engine Mount
09221-A3100
Used to support the engine assembly when removing/installing the transaxle.
Used with engine support

Engine Mount Bracket Assembly Drawing

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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