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Fig. 144: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Tube (A) 
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20. Disconnect the lower arm, the tie rod end ball joint, the stabilizer bar link from the front knuckle. See 

FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM .  

21. Remove the roll stopper mounting bolts (A, B). 

Fig. 145: Identifying Roll Stopper Mounting Bolts (A) 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

 

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Fig. 146: Identifying Roll Stopper Mounting Bolts (B) 
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22. Remove the mounting bolts from the sub frame by supporting the sub frame with a jack. See FRONT 

SUSPENSION SYSTEM .  

23. Remove drive shaft from transaxle. See DRIVESHAFT .  

24. Install a jack for supporting the transaxle assembly.  

25. Remove the transaxle under mounting bolts (A) and the drive plate bolts (B). 

Fig. 147: Identifying Mounting Bolts (A) And Drive Plate Bolts (B) 
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26. Lifting the vehicle up and lowering the jack slowly, remove the transaxle assembly.  

INSTALLATION 

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. 

Perform the following : 

 

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Adjust the shift cable.  

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Refill the transaxle with fluid.  

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Refill the radiator with engine coolant.  

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Bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.  

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Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, assemble them, and apply grease to prevent 
corrosion.  

1. Lowering the vehicle or lifting up a jack, install the transaxle assembly.  

2. Tighten the transaxle under mounting bolts. 

TORQUE: 

65-85 N.m (650-850 kgf.cm, 47.0-61.5 lb-ft) 

3. Install the starter motor. See STARTING SYSTEM . 

TORQUE: 

65-85 N.m (650-850 kgf.cm, 47.0-61.5 lb-ft) 

4. Tighten the transaxle under mounting bolts (A, B). 

TORQUE:46-53 N.m (460-530 kgf.cm, 33.3-38.3 lb-ft) 

Fig. 148: Identifying Mounting Bolts (A) And Drive Plate Bolts (B) 
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5. After removing a jack, insert the drive shafts. See DRIVESHAFT .  

6. Install the sub frame. See FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM .  

7. Tighten the roll stopper mounting bolts (A, B) 

 

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TORQUE: 

90-110 N.m (900-1100 kgf.cm, 65.1-79.5 lb-ft) 

Fig. 149: Identifying Roll Stopper Mounting Bolts (A) 
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Fig. 150: Identifying Roll Stopper Mounting Bolts (B) 
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8. Connect the return tube with a clamp. See MECHANICAL POWER STEERING SYSTEM .  

9. Connect the lower arm, the tie rod end ball joint, the stabilizer bar link to the front knuckle. See FRONT 

SUSPENSION SYSTEM .  

10. Connect the power steering pressure tube (A) to the power steering oil pump. 

 

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