Kia Sorento: Installation

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Automatic Transaxle System / Automatic Transaxle System / Installation

Special Service Tool

Tool Name / Number	Illustration	Description
Oil seal installer 09452 - 26100		Used for transaxle case and housing oil seal installation [2WD] Used for transaxle case oil seal installation [AWD] (Used with the handle)
Oil seal installer 09453 - 2W100		Used for transaxle housing oil seal installation [AWD] (Used with the handle)
Handle 09231 - H1100		Used for installing differential oil seal Used with the installer (09452-26100)

Installation

Make sure that the torque converter is properly assembled.

(1)	With the torque converter facing upwards, check the depth from the converter housing surface to the torque converter. [Correct assembly] [Incorrect assembly]

(2)

If the torque converter protrudes, rotate the torque converter (A) using transaxle mounting bolts to fit into the oil pump key.

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Installation illustration

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When the torque converter is not normally assembled and the engine and the automatic transaxle are combined, a gap occurs between the engine block and the torque converter housing. If a gap occurs, remove the automatic gearbox and reassemble the torque converter in accordance with the oil pump key.

Torque converter incorrect assembly

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Installation illustration

Torque converter correct assembly

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Installation illustration

•	If the bolt is tightened while there is a gap, it can cause damage on the key (A) of oil pump gear. In this case, replace the automatic transaxle assembly after removing the mounting bolts.

When reinstalling or installing a new automatic transaxle, separate the tasks as shown below.

When reinstalling the automatic transaxle

(1)

If the differential oil seal is damaged and oil is leaking, replace the oil seal with a new one.

Item	SST
Item	Installer	Handle
Used for transaxle case and housing oil seal installation [2WD]	09452 - 26100	09231 - H1100
Used for transaxle case oil seal installation (AWD)	09452 - 26100
Used for transaxle housing oil seal installation [AWD]	09453 - 2W100

(2)	Install in the reverse order of removal.

(3)	Check that the shift lever and manual control lever are placed in the "N" position.

(4)	If ATF leakage occurs during transaxle removal, replenish the ATF, and check the level. (Refer to Hydraulic System - "Fluid")

(5)	Refill the engine coolant. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Coolant")

(6)

Clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the KDS.

Disconnecting the battery negative terminal will not clear the DTC.

When installing a new automatic transaxle

(1)

Check the oil pressure characteristics of the automatic transaxle.

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Installation illustration

It is difficult to check after installing the automatic transaxle, so make a note before installing it.

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Installation illustration

(2)	Install in the reverse order of removal.

(3)	Check that the shift lever and manual control lever are placed in the "N" position.

(4)	New automatic transaxle is already filled with the specified amount of ATF. For this reason, it is not necessary to refill and check the ATF.

(5)

Clear the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) using the KDS.

Disconnecting the battery negative terminal will not clear the DTC.

(6)

Perform the resetting automatic transaxle adaptive values using the KDS.

(S/W Management → Automatic Transaxle → Resetting Auto T/A Values)

Refer to the KDS screen for operating conditions and details.

(7)

Perform the oil pressure characteristics input procedure using the KDS.

(S/W Management → Automatic Transaxle → Oil-pressure Characteristics Input)

Refer to the KDS screen for operating conditions and details.

(8)	Perform the TCM adaptive values learning procedure. (Refer to Automatic Transaxle Control System - "Adjustment")

Removal

Special Service Tool Tool Name / Number Illustration Description Engine support fixture (bar)09200 - 3N000...

Hydraulic System

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Kia Sorento: Installation

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