Kia Sorento: SS-A Solenoid Valve (SS-A_ON/OFF) Removal

Removal

•	Automatic transaxle is composed of delicate components. Be careful not to cause any damage on the component in the course of assembly and disassembly.

•	Maintain clean condition so that foreign substance does not get into the automatic transaxle.

•	Use a coated apron, latex gloves, and stainless tray to prevent foreign substance from getting into the automatic transaxle.

1.	Disconnect the battery negative ( - ) terminal.

2.	Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

3.	Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Coolant")

Remove the ATF drain plug (A), allow the fluid to drain out and then reinstall the drain plug.

Tightening torque :

34.0 - 44.0 N·m (3.5 - 4.5 kgf·m, 25.3 - 32.5 lb·ft)

Automatic Transaxle System — Hydraulic System / SS-A Solenoid Valve (SS-A_ON/OFF) / Removal illustration

•	The existing ATF drain plug gasket must be replaced with a new one (do not reuse).

•	Automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) can be reused. Collect it using a clean 10-liter beaker.

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

Remove the wiring bracket (A).

Tightening torque :

9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)

Automatic Transaxle System — Hydraulic System / SS-A Solenoid Valve (SS-A_ON/OFF) / Removal illustration

7.	Remove the ATF warmer. (Refer to Hydraulic System - "ATF Warmer")

Remove the valve body cover (A) after removing the bolts.

Tightening torque :

11.8 - 13.7 N·m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf·m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb·ft)

Automatic Transaxle System — Hydraulic System / SS-A Solenoid Valve (SS-A_ON/OFF) / Removal illustration

•	Be careful not to discharge the remaining ATF when removing the valve body cover.

Separate the E-module (A) after removing the bolts.

Tightening torque :

9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)

Automatic Transaxle System — Hydraulic System / SS-A Solenoid Valve (SS-A_ON/OFF) / Removal illustration

10.

Remove the support bracket (A) after removing the bolts.

Tightening torque :

9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)

Automatic Transaxle System — Hydraulic System / SS-A Solenoid Valve (SS-A_ON/OFF) / Removal illustration

11.	Remove the SS-A solenoid valve (A).

Inspection 1. The automatic transaxle system can be more quickly diagnosed for problems by using the vehicle diagnostic system (KDS). (Refer ...

Installation 1. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...

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