Kia Forte: Fluid Service Adjustment Procedure
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A check of Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) level is not normally
required during scheduled services. If an oil leak is found, perform
the oil level check procedure after repairs are completed.
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When checking the oil level, be careful not to enter dust, foreign
matters, etc. from fill hole.
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Remove the eyebolt (A).
Eyebolt tightening torque:
2.9 ~ 4.9 N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6 lb-ft)
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Add ATF SP-IV 700cc to the ATF injection hole.
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Start the engine. (Don’t step on brake and accelerator simultaneously.
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Confirm that the temperature of the Automatic Transaxle(AT) oil
temperature sensor is 50 ~ 60°C(122 ~ 140°F) with the GDS.
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Shift the select lever slowly from “P” to “D”, then “D” to “P”
and repeat one more at idle.
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Stop in each gear position for 3 seconds.
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Lift the vehicle, then remove the oil level plug (A) from the
valve body cover.
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At this time, the vehicle must be at a level state.
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If the oil flows out of the overflow plug in thin steady stream,
the oil level is correct.
Then finish the procedure and tighten the oil plug.
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Oil level check (excess or shortage) method
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Excess: Oil flows out in thick stream.
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Shortage: No oil flows out of the overflow plug.
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If there is no damage at the automatic transaxle and the
oil cooler, the oil cooler hose, transaxle case, valve body
tightening state are normal, ATF must drip out after performing
above 1 to 7 procedures. After performing Steps 1 to 7, if the
oil doesn't flow out in a thin steady stream, inspect the transaxle
for an oil leak. If no oil leaks are found, perform Steps 2~7
again.
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Replace the gasket of the oil level plug and use new one
whenever loosening the oil level plug.
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Oil level plug tightening torque:
Tightening up stopper
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Lower the vehicle with the lift and then tighten the eyebolt.
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1. Injection hole(eyebolt)
2. Oil level plug
3. Oil drain plug
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ATF of the 6-speed automatic transaxle does not need to be replaced
for Normal Usage. If the vehicle is used for any of ...
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Instrument Cluster Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the cluster fascia panel.
(Refer to Body - "Cluster Fascia Panel") ...
Power Mosfet Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
2.
Manually operate the control switch and measure the voltage of
the blower motor.
3. ...
Components
1. Control shaft complete
2. Back-up lamp switch
3. Vehicle speed sensor
4. Transaxle housing
5. Transaxle case
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Fluid Components Location
Fluid Replacement