Kia Carens. Manual — part 159

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

Inspection [Automatic transaxle fluid (ATF)]

Place vehicle on a flat surface.

1. Apply parking brake and position wheel chocks securely to prevent vehicle from rolling after roller test.

2. Warm-up engine until ATF reaches 140~158°F (60~70°C).

3. Firmly depress the foot brake, and shift the selector lever P→R→N→D→1→2→1→D→N→R→P.

(Stay at each range for over 3 second)

Use COOL 68°F(20°C) range only as a rough reference.

4. Ensure that the ATF level is in HOT 149°F (65°C) range. Add ATF to specification, if necessary.

ATF type : M-III or dexron III

Fluid condition

Carefully check condition of ATF and determine whether or not automatic transaxle should be
disassembled.
If ATF is muddy and varnished, it could indicate burned drive plates or brake band.

1. Check ATF for discoloration.

2. Check ATF for any unusual smell.

Replacement

General process

1. Place a drain pan under transaxle drain plug.

2. Remove auto transaxle drain plug and allow automatic transaxle fluid to fully drain.

3. Install drain plug with specified torque.

Tightening torque : 29~40 lb-ft (39~54 N·m, 4.0~5.5 kg-m)

4. Remove ATF level gauge, then pour specified ATF.

ATF type : M-III or Dexron III
Capacity : 5.7 US qt (5.4 liter, 4.7 lmp qt)

Do not over fill above Hot range.

5. Check ATF level.

(Refer to auto transaxle fluid)

ATF changer using process

1. Fill ATF changer with specified ATF.

2. Disconnect ATF inlet and outlet hose from radiator.

3. Connect ATF inlet and outlet hose to ATF changer.

4. Start engine.

5. While engine is idling, replace ATF.

(Referring to ATF changer instruction manual)

6. Check ATF level. (Refer to ATF)

Removal

1. Disconnect negative battery cable then positive battery cable.

2. Raise and properly support vehicle.

3. Place a drain pan under transaxle drain plug.

4. Remove auto transaxle drain plug and allow automatic transaxle fluid to fully drain.

5. Pull data link connector upward from mass air flow sensor.

6. To remove air cleaner assembly, disconnect hose from intake manifold, air temperature sensor connector,

MAF sensor connector then remove two air cleaner assembly mounting bolts and one nut.

7. Remove three No.4 engine mounting nuts then loosen engine mounting bolt.

Disconnect input/turbine speed sensor connector.

8. Remove ground strap bolt from top of auto transaxle then disconnect ground strap.

9. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor connector from right side of auto transaxle.

10. Remove U-clip from selector cable to auto transaxle linkage.

11. Remove nut and washer from auto transaxle linkage.