Kia Optima: Removal - Output Speed Sensor. Repair procedures - Automatic Transaxle Control System - Automatic Transaxle System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Removal

1. Remove the battery and the battery tray. (Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.)
2. Remove the under cover (A).

Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)


3. Replace new gasket and the plug after draining the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug. (Refer to "Hydraulic system (Fluid)" in this group)
4. Remove the valve body cover (B) and eyebolt (A).

Tightening torque:

(A) 34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.6 lb-ft)

(B) 13.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)
Always replace the gasket of the eyebolt use new one whenever loosening eyebolt.
Remove installation bolts in the engine compartmentfirst and then remove others under the vehicle

5. Remove the plate and the detent spring (A) after removing the bolt.

Tightening torque:

24.5 ~ 35.3 N.m (2.5 ~ 3.6 kgf.m, 18.1 ~ 26.0 lb-ft)


6. Remove the bolt (3ea) after disconnecting the solenoid valve connector (A) and the oil temperature sensor connector (B).

Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)


Be careful not to damage the harness lock connector.

7. Remove the valve body assembly (A).

Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)


8. Disconnect the input & output speed sensor connector(A).
9. Remove the input & output speed sensor (B) after removing the bolts(2ea).

Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)



Inspection
1. Check signal waveform of Input & output speed sensor using the GDS. Specification: Refer to "Signal Wave Form" section. ...

Installation
1. Installation is the reverse of removal. After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the valve body assembly, ...

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