Kia Carens. Manual - part 139

  2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

 

Disassembly

General notice

1. Disassemble transaxle in a clean area (dustprool work space) to prevent entry of dust into mechanisms.

2. Inspect individual transaxle components in accordance with Quick Diagnosis Chart during disassembly.

3. Use only plastic hammers when applying force to separate light alloy case joints.

4. Never uses shop towels during disassembly ; they may leave particles that can clog fluid passages.

5. Several parts resemble one another ; organize them so that they do not get mixed up.

6. Disassemble control valve assembly and thoroughly clean it when a clutch or brake band has burned or when

ATF has degenerated.

Cleaning notice

1. Clean transaxle exterior thoroughly with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents before disassembly.

2. Clean removed parts with cleaning solvent, and dry with compressed air. Clean out all holes and passages

with compressed air, and check that there are no obstructions.

Wear eye protection when using compressed air to clean components.

Do not allow ATF to spill when removing torque converter.

3. Remove torque converter from converter housing.

4. Pull out oil pump shaft by hand.

5. Remove oil level gauge and oil filler tube.

6. Remove input/turbine speed sensor.

7. Remove transaxle range switch.

8. Remove selector cable bracket.

9. Remove bracket.

10. Remove crankshaft position sensor.

11. Remove vehicle speed sensor and driven gear.

12. Remove inlet pipe.

13. Remove outlet pipe.

14. Assemble SST (0K130 175 011A/0K 130 990 007).

Do not lean transaxle to one side during disassembly. It may rotate suddenly and cause injury.

Remove oil pan before turning transaxle over. This will ensure that any foreign material remains in pan.

15. Remove oil pan and gasket (19 bolts).

A. Examine any material found in pan or on magnet to determine condition of transaxle.

Material

Possible source

Clutch facing material

Drive plate or brake band

Steel (magnetic)

Bearings, gears, or driven plate wear

Aluminum (Nonmagnetic)

Bushings or cast aluminum parts wear

B. If large amounts of material are found, replace torque converter and carefully check transaxle for cause.

16. Remove clip (one bolt).

17. Disconnect solenoid connectors.