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Automatic Transaxle System: Removal

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  1. Remove the battery terminal. ("-", "+")
    Fig 1: Removing Battery Terminal
    G03843173Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the heat shield(A). (Bolt: 1EA(B), Retainer: 3EA(C))
    Fig 2: Removing Heat Shield
    G03843174Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the battery and the battery tray(A).
    Fig 3: Removing Battery And Battery Tray
    G03843175Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Removal of air cleaner and air intake hose.
    1. Disconnect the air flow sensor connector(A) and breather hose(B).
    2. Air cleaner upper cover(C) and air intake hose(D).
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Air Flow Sensor Connector And Breather Hose
      G03843176Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    3. Air cleaner lower(A) (Bolt: 3EA(B)).
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Air Cleaner Lower
      G03843177Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the solenoid valve connector(A).
    Fig 6: Removing Solenoid Valve Connector
    G03843178Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the transaxle range switch connector(A).
    Fig 7: Removing Transaxle Range Switch Connector
    G03843179Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the control cable(A) to transaxle range switch mounting nut(B).
    Fig 8: Removing Control Cable
    G03843180Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the clip(A) of the control cable(B).
    Fig 9: Removing Clip Of Control Cable
    G03843181Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the input shaft speed sensor connector(A).
    Fig 10: Removing Input Shaft Speed Sensor Connector
    G03843182Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the output shaft speed sensor connector(A).
    Fig 11: Removing Output Shaft Speed Sensor Connector
    G03843183Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the transaxle earth cable(A).
    Fig 12: Removing Transaxle Earth Cable
    G03843184Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the oil cooler hose(A).
    Fig 13: Removing Oil Cooler Hose
    G03843185Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: To prevent entry of dust or foreign matter, plug the disconnected hoses and transaxle fittings.
  13. Remove the start motor cable mounting bolts(A, B).
    Fig 14: Removing Start Motor Cable Mounting Bolts
    G03843186Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 15: Removing Start Motor Cable Mounting Bolts
    G03843187Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the power steering eye bolt(A).
    Fig 16: Removing Power Steering Eye Bolt
    G03843188Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the steering u-joint(A) mounting bolt.
    Fig 17: Removing Steering U-Joint Mounting Bolt
    G03843189Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Mark a mating line on the steering column universal joint and the gear box before disassembling to make the installation easier.
  16. Remove the start motor mounting bolt(A) (1EA).
    Fig 18: Removing Start Motor Mounting Bolt
    G03843190Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the special tools (09200-38001, 09200-1C000), the engine support fixture and the adapter, on the engine assembly.
    Fig 19: Installing Special Tools
    G03843191Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: When using the special tool, be careful that the hook holder of the special tool doesn't wear the cowl top cover.
  18. Remove the transaxle-mounting bracket.
    1. Body mounting bolts(A) (Upper side)
      Fig 20: Removing Body Mounting Bolts
      G03843192Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    2. Insulator bolt(A).
      Fig 21: Removing Insulator Bolt
      G03843193Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    3. Body mounting bolts(A) (Left side)
      Fig 22: Removing Body Mounting Bolts
      G03843194Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    4. Transaxle mounting bracket(A).
      Fig 23: Removing Transaxle Mounting Bracket
      G03843195Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove front oxygen sensor, engine oil pressure switch(A), crank position sensor(B) connector mounting bracket(C).
    Fig 24: Removing Front Oxygen Sensor, Engine Oil Pressure Switch
    G03843196Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the transaxle mounting to the engine bolts(A).
    Fig 25: Removing Transaxle Mounting To Engine Bolts
    G03843197Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  21. Lift up the vehicle.
  22. Remove the drain plug(A) and drain the automatic transaxle fluid.
    Fig 26: Removing Drain Plug
    G03843198Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the tire
  24. Separate the tie rod end(A) from the pin(B) and nut(C).
    Fig 27: Separating Tie Rod End From Pin And Nut
    G03843199Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the pin(A) and hub nut(B) from the front axle(C).
    Fig 28: Removing Pin And Hub Nut From Front Axle
    G03843200Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor(A).
    Fig 29: Removing ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
    G03843201Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the knuckle mounting bolts(A).
    Fig 30: Removing Knuckle Mounting Bolts
    G03843202Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the caliper(A).
    Fig 31: Removing Caliper
    G03843203Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  29. Hang the caliper assembly(A).
    Fig 32: Hanging Caliper Assembly
    G03843204Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the knuckle from the drive shaft.
  31. Remove the drive shaft(A) from the transaxle(B).
    Fig 33: Removing Drive Shaft From Transaxle
    G03843205Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the side cover(A).
    Fig 34: Removing Side Cover
    G03843206Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the power return hose(A) and drain the power steering oil.
    Fig 35: Removing Power Return Hose And Drain Power Steering Oil
    G03843207Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  34. Disconnect the rear oxygen sensor connector(A).
    Fig 36: Disconnecting Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector
    G03843208Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the front muffler(A).
    Fig 37: Removing Front Muffler
    G03843209Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the front roll stopper-mounting bolt(A).
    Fig 38: Removing Front Roll Stopper-Mounting Bolt
    G03843210Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the rear roll stopper-mounting bolt(A).
    Fig 39: Removing Rear Roll Stopper-Mounting Bolt
    G03843211Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the vehicle speed sensor connector(A).
    Fig 40: Removing Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
    G03843212Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  39. Install the jack(A).
    Fig 41: Installing Jack
    G03843213Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove the sub frame(A).
    Fig 42: Removing Sub Frame
    G03843214Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the start motor mounting bolt.
  42. Remove the engine to the torque converter mounting bolts(A). (4EA)
    Fig 43: Removing Start Motor Mounting Bolt
    G03843215Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 44: Removing Engine To Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
    G03843216Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  43. Install the jack(A) for supporting transaxle.
    Fig 45: Installing Jack For Supporting Transaxle
    G03843217Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove the engine to automatic transaxle mounting bolts.
    1. Transaxle to engine mounting bolt(A).
      Fig 46: Removing Transaxle To Engine Mounting Bolt
      G03843218Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    2. Engine to transaxle mounting bolt(A).
      Fig 47: Removing Engine To Transaxle Mounting Bolt
      G03843219Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    3. Engine oil pan to transaxle mounting bolts(B).
  45. Remove the transaxle.