Hyundai Sonata: Automatic Transaxle. Repair procedures - Automatic Transaxle System - Automatic Transaxle SystemHyundai Sonata: Automatic Transaxle. Repair procedures

Removal

1.
Remove the following items;
A.
Air duct (A) and engine cover (B). (Refer to "Intake and Exhaust system" in EM group.)
B.
Air cleaner assembly (C). (Refer to "Intake and Exhaust system" in EM group.)
C.
Battery and battery tray (D). (Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.)

2.
Dissconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).
3.
Remove the shift cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and the bolt (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)

4.
Remove the ground line (B) after removing the bolt (A).
5.
Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).
6.
Remove the wiring bracket installation bolt (A).
7.
Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2ea).
Tightening torque:
42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

8.
Using the SST (09200-38001), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
9.
Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
68.6 ~ 93.2 N.m (7.0 ~ 9.5 kgf.m, 50.6 ~ 68.7 lb-ft)

10.
Lift the vehicle with a jack.
11.
Remove the under cover (A).
12.
Remove the Sub frame assembly. (Refer to "Front suspension system" in SS group.)
13.
Remove the drive shaft assembly. (Refer to "Drive shaft assembly " in DS group.)
14.
Remove the dust cover(A).
15.
Remove the torque converter mounting bolt (A-4ea) with rotating the crankshaft.
Tightening torque:
45.1 ~ 52.0 N.m (4.6 ~ 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 ~ 38.3 lb-ft)

16.
Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-4ea, B-2ea).
Tightening torque:
(A) 29.4 ~ 41.2 N.m (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4 lb-ft)
(B) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)


Installation

1.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the automatic transaxle assembly, must perform procedures below.
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Power steering fluid replacement and air bleeding (Refer to "General information" in ST group.)
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Adding automatic transaxle fluid. (Refer to "automatic transaxle system" in this group.)
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When replacing the automatic transaxle, reset the automatic transaxle's values by using the GDS.

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