Kia Carens. Manual - part 160

12. Disconnect auto transaxle range switch connector.

13. Disconnect solenoid valve connector.

14. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor connector.

15. Disconnect oxygen sensor connector.

16. Disconnect two ATF cooler hoses.

17. Remove two upper converter housing bolts. (top two)

18. Remove two upper starter bolts.

19. Support engine by using SST (0K201 170 AA0).

20. Remove both front wheels. (four lug nuts each)

21. Remove splash shield from under engine.

(three bolts and three fastners)

22. Remove left tir rod end from steering knuckle by removing one cotter pin and one nut.

23. Remove stabilizer control link from bracket attached to shock absorber assembly after loosening one nut.

24. Remove pinch bolt and nut from left ball joint.

Separate ball joint from control arm.

25. Remove two nuts from No. 2 engine mount-to-mounting member.

26. Remove engine mounting member-to-chassis bolts (two front) and nuts (two rear) then remove engine

mounting member.

27. Gently pry left driveshaft from auto transaxle.

28. Install SST (0K201 270 014) to prevent side gear from becoming misaligned.

29. Remove two nuts from U-bolt.

30. Remove five nuts (three front, two rear) then remove catalytic converter.

31. Remove converter housing access cover and remove four drive plate-to-torque converter mounting nuts.

Rotate engine at crank pulley to gain access to all four nuts.

32. Remove one lower starter bolt.

33. Remove four engine oil pan-to-transaxle mounting bolts.

34. Remove three No. 1 engine mounting-to-chassis bolts.

35. Remove three No. 2 engine mounting bolts then remove No. 2 engine mounting from auto transaxle.

36. Support (and secure if possible) auto transaxle with a transaxle jack or suitable floor jack.

37. Remove two remaining converter housing bolts on front and rear sides of transaxle.

38. Slowly lower drive train, allowing transaxle to tilt toward ground.

39. Gently separate transalxe from engine and pull unit out through wheel well.

Installation

1. Set transaxle on transaxle jack or suitable floor jack and place under vehicle.

2. Raise transaxle and align with engine.

3. Connect transaxle to engine using four convert housing bolts to pull together; two on top and two on side.

Tightening torque : 65~86 lb-ft (89~116 N·m, 9.1~11.9 kg-m)