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

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

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Removal / Special Service Tool illustration


Used for holding engine assembly when removing / installing transaxle
※Refer to the engine support fixture assembly drawing below
Engine support fixture (rear supporter)
09200 - L1100

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Removal / Special Service Tool illustration

Used for holding engine assembly when removing / installing transaxle
※Refer to the engine support fixture assembly drawing below
Engine support fixture (supporter)
09200 - 2S000
09200 - 2S100

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Removal / Special Service Tool illustration

Used for holding engine assembly when removing / installing transaxle
※Refer to the engine support fixture assembly drawing below
Engine support fixture (adapter)
09200 - 4X000

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Removal / Special Service Tool illustration

Used for holding engine assembly when removing / installing transaxle
※Refer to the engine support fixture assembly drawing below

Engine support fixture assembly drawing

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Removal / Special Service Tool illustration

Removal
1.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
2.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
3.
Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Coolant")
4.
Separate the main wiring protector (A) from the body frame.

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Removal illustration
5.
Disconnect the main connector (A) and position switch connector (B).

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6.
Remove the ground cable (A) after removing the bolt.
Tightening torque :
26.5 - 32.4 N·m (2.7 - 3.3 kgf·m, 19.5 - 23.9 lb·ft)

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7.
Remove the shift cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and bolts (B).
Tightening torque :
(A) 9.8 - 14.7 N·m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf·m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb·ft)
(B) 14.7 - 21.6 N·m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf·m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb·ft)

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8.
Remove the wiring bracket (A) after removing the bolt.
Tightening torque :
9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)

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9.
Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolts (A) and starter mounting bolt (B).
Tightening torque :
(A): 42.2 - 53.9 N·m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf·m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb·ft)
(B): 49.0 - 63.7 N·m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf·m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb·ft)

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Removal illustration
10.
Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.
(Refer to Special Service Tools - "Engine support fixture assembly drawing")

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Removal illustration
11.
Support the transaxle with a jack.

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Removal illustration
12.
Remove the left side front wheel guard.
(Refer to body - "Front Wheel Guard")
13.
Remove the transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).
Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)

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14.
Remove the transaxle support bracket (A).
Tightening torque :
58.9 - 78.5 N·m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf·m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb·ft)

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15.
Remove the driveshaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "Front Driveshaft")
16.
Remove the front sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Front Sub Frame")
17.
Remove the transfer assembly. [AWD only]
(Refer to ALL Wheel Drive System - "Front Wheel Transfer Assembly")
18.
Separate the coolant hoses (A).

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19.
Remove the roll rod support bracket (A).
Tightening torque :
49.0 - 68.6 N·m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf·m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb·ft)

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20.
Disconnect the electric oil pump connector (A).

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21.
Remove the dust cover (A).
Tightening torque :
42.2 - 48.1 N·m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf·m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb·ft)

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22.
Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) by rotating the crankshaft in the clockwise.
Tightening torque :
45.1 - 52.0 N·m (4.6 - 5.3 kgf·m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb·ft)

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Removal illustration
23.
Support the transaxle safely with a jack.

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Removal illustration
24.
Remove the starter mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque :
49.0 - 63.7 N·m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf·m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb·ft)

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25.
Remove the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A, B).
Tightening torque :
(A) 42.2 - 48.1 N·m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf·m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb·ft)
(B) 42.2 - 54.0 N·m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf·m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb·ft)

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Removal illustration
26.
After separating the transaxle from the engine, remove the transaxle by lowering the jack slowly.

Automatic Transaxle System — Automatic Transaxle System / Removal illustration

Note
Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the transaxle assembly.
Components and Components Location
Component 1. Automatic Transaxle Support Braket1-a. 58.9 - 78.5 N·m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf·m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb·ft) 1-b. 107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79....
Installation
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