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Parking Mechanism: Removal

  1. Remove the battery terminal and battery.
  2. Remove the drain plug and drain the automatic transaxle fluid.
    Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug
    G00791333Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
    1. Upper
      Fig 2: Identifying Upper Air Cleaner Assembly
      G00791334Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    2. Lower
    Fig 3: Identifying Lower Air Cleaner Assembly
    G00791335Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the speedometer sensor connector.
  5. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector, solenoid connector, and oil temperature sensor connector.
    Fig 4: Identifying Transaxle Range Switch Connector, Solenoid Connector & Oil Temperature Sensor Connector
    G00791336Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the oil cooler hose.
    Fig 5: Identifying Oil Cooler Hose
    G00791337Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the control cable.
    Fig 6: Removing Control Cable
    G00791338Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the steering u-joint bolt and return tube mounting bolts.
    NOTE: Mark a mating line on the steering column universal joint and the gear box before disassembling to make the installation easier.
    Fig 7: Referencing Steering Column Universal Joint
    G00791339Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  9. Separate the power steering oil pump hose.
    Fig 8: Separating Power Steering Oil Pump Hose
    G00791340Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  10. Separate the power steering return hose.
    Fig 9: Separating Power Steering Return Hose
    G00791341Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the upper connecting transaxle bolt.
  12. Attach the special tool, engine support fixture, (J28467-B, J28467-125) to the engine hooks.
  13. Remove the tire and caliper.
    Fig 10: Removing Brake Caliper
    G00791342Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  14. Separate the tie rod end.
    Fig 11: Separating Tie Rod End
    G00791343Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the wheel speed sensor and the knuckle mounting bolt.
    Fig 12: Removing Knuckle Mounting Bolt
    G00791344Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the transaxle mounting bracket.
    1. Insulator bolt
      Fig 13: Removing Insulator Bolt
      G00791345Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    2. Body mounting bolt (Upper)
      Fig 14: Removing Body Mounting Bolt (Upper)
      G00791346Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    3. Body mounting bolt (Side)
      Fig 15: Removing Body Mounting Bolt (Side)
      G00791347Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    4. Transaxle side mounting bolt.
    Fig 16: Removing Transaxle Side Mounting Bolt
    G00791348Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the front roll stopper.
    1. Insulator bolt
      Fig 17: Removing The Front Roll Stopper Insulator Bolt
      G00791349Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    2. Stopper bolt (Upper)
      Fig 18: Removing Stopper Bolt (Upper)
      G00791350Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    3. Stopper bolt (Lower)
    Fig 19: Removing Stopper Bolt (Lower)
    G00791351Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the rear roll stopper.
    1. Insulator bolt
      Fig 20: Removing Rear Roll Stopper Insulator Bolt
      G00791352Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    2. Stopper bolt
    Fig 21: Removing Stopper Bolt
    G00791353Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the drive shaft.
  20. Remove the subframe mounting bolts and the subframe.
    Fig 22: Removing Subframe Mounting Bolts
    G00791354Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the jack under the transaxle assembly.
    Fig 23: Installing Jack Under Transaxle Assembly
    G00791355Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the automatic transaxle mounting lower bolts.
    Fig 24: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Mounting Lower Bolts
    G00791356Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the engine to automatic transaxle bolts.
  24. Remove the automatic transaxle assembly by jack.
    CAUTION:
    1. Engine and transmission mounting insulators should be installed as specified orders.
    2. Mounting bracket installation procedures.
      • Engine mounting bracket.
      • T/M mounting bracket.
      • Rear roll stopper mounting bracket.
      • Front roll stopper mounting bracket.
    3. When installing the front roll stopper mounting bracket, be especially careful not to crush the insulator. If crushed, idle vibration may occur.