Kia Carens: Manual Transaxle / Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Manual Transaxle System / Manual Transaxle / Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")

2.	Remove the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System -"Battery")

3.	Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A) and back up lamp switch (B).

Disconnect the neutral switch connector (A).

Neutral switch is mounted on the EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) or ISG (Idle Stop & Go) specifications.

5.	Remove the ground (A).

6.	Remove the clutch tube bracket bolt (A).

7.	Remove the wiring bracket (A).

Remove the control cable.

(1)	Remove the pin (A) and washer (B).

(2)

Remove the bracket mounting bolts (C).

Tightening torque:

14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.8 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)

Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolt (B-2ea) and the starter mounting bolt (A-2ea).

Tightening torque:

(A) 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

(B) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

10.	Remove the front wiper motor. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Front Wiper Motor")

11.	Remove the cowl top panel.

12.	Assemble the engine support fixture (A). (Refer to Special Service Tools - "Engine support fixture assembly drawing")

13.	Using the engine support fixture (A), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.

14.	Remove the cover (A).

15.

Remove the transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).

Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

16.

Remove the transaxle support bracket (A).

Tightening torque:

58.9 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.8 lb-ft)

17.	Remove the under cover and side cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

18.	Remove the drive shaft assembly. (Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Front Driveshaft")

19.	Remove the heat protector (A).

20.	Remove the air guide (A).

21.

Remove the clutch release cylinder assembly (B) after removing the bolts (A).

Tightening torque:

14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.8 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)

22.

Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after removing bolt (A,B).

Tightening torque:

(A) 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

(B) 107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.1 lb-ft)

23.

Remove the mounting bolt (A, B) after supporting the transaxle by a jack.

Tightening torque:

(A) 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)

(B) 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

24.

Remove the transaxle while slowly lower the jack.

Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the transaxle assembly.

Installation

When replacing a clutch housing or transaxle assembly, the wiring bracket should be installed in accordance with the clutch housing type.

Items	A type	B type
Clutch housing
Wiring bracket

If the oil seal on the transaxle case side is damaged and fluid is leaking, replace the oil seal with a new unit. When installing the new oil seal, use the specialized tool (oil seal installer, 09431-26100).

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

2.	Adding manual transaxle fluid after Installing the manual transaxle. (Refer to Manual Transaxle System - "Manual Transaxle Fluid")

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