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Automatic Transaxle: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. Remove the drain plug and drain the automatic transaxle fluid.
    Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug
    G01153994Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  3. Remove the control cable.
  4. Disconnect the speedometer sensor connector.
  5. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector, solenoid connector and oil temperature sensor connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Solenoid Connector
    G01153995Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the oil cooler hose.
    Fig 3: Identifying Oil Cooler Hose
    G01153996Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Separate the column shaft from the steering gear box.
    Fig 4: Identifying Steering Column Shaft Universal Joint
    G01153997Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the transaxle mounting insulator.
    Fig 5: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Insulator
    G01153998Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  9. Attach the special tool, engine support fixture to the engine.
  10. Raise the vehicle.
  11. Disconnect the front exhaust pipe from the manifold.
  12. Place the supporter under the sub-frame.
  13. Place the jack under the automatic transaxle assembly.
  14. Remove the stabilizer bar, the tie rod end, the lower arm ball joint, and the driveshaft.
  15. Remove the gear box u-joint bolt and the return tube mounting bolts.
    Fig 6: Removing Subframe Mounting Bolts
    G01153999Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the front roll stopper bracket.
    Fig 7: Removing Front Roll Stopper Bracket
    G01154000Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the rear roll stopper bracket.
    Fig 8: Removing Rear Roll Stopper Bracket
    G01154001Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the subframe mounting bolts and the subframe.
    Fig 9: Removing Sub Frame
    G01154002Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the engine to automatic transaxle bolts.
  20. Remove the automatic transaxle assembly by jack.
    CAUTION:
    1. Engine and transaxle mounting insulators should be installed by the specified torque.
    2. Mounting bracket installation procedures.
      • Engine mounting bracket.
      • T/M mounting bracket.
      • Rear roll stopper mounting bracket.
      • Front roll stopper mounting bracket.
    3. Especially, when installing front roll stopper mounting bracket, be careful not to crush the insulator. If crushed, idle vibration will be high.
      Fig 10: View Of Transaxle
      G01154003Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
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