Kia Optima: Service Adjustment Procedure
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A check of 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:
34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.6 lb-ft)
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Always replace the gasket of the eyebolt use new one whenever loosening
eyebolt. |
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| 2. |
Add ATF SP-IV 700cc to the ATF
injection hole.
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| 3. |
Start the engine. (Don’t step
on brake and accelerator simultaneously. |
| 4. |
Confirm that the temperature
of the A/T oil temperature sensor is 50~60°C(122~140°F) with the GDS.
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| 5. |
Shift the select lever slowly
from “P” to “D”, then “D” to “P” and repeat one more at idle.
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Keep on each speed position more than 2 sec. |
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| 6. |
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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| 7. |
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.
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 above 1 to 7 procedures, if the oil doesn’t drip
out, inspect the automatic transaxle assembly. |
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Replace the gasket of the oil level plug and use new one whenever
loosening the oil level plug. |
Oil level plug tightening
torque:
34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~32.6 lb-ft)
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| 8. |
Put down the vehicle with the
lift and then tighten the eyebolt. |
ATF of 6 speed automatic transaxle doesn’t need to be replaced. If the vehicle
is used severely in business or personal use, replac ...
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the front bumper.(Refer
to the BD group - "Front bumper")
3.
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