Kia Soul: Valve Body. Removal

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Automatic Transaxle System / Hydraulic System / Valve Body. Removal

1.	Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

Remove the drain plug (A) and drain the ATF totally and then reinstall the drain plug.

Tightening torque :

33.3 ~ 43.1 N.m (3.4 ~ 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 ~ 31.8 lb-ft)

Must be replaced with new gasket when installing the drain plug.

3.	Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air cleaner")

4.	Remove the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

Remove the wiring bracket (A).

Tightening torque:

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

6.	Remove the air breather hose (A).

Remove the valve body cover (B).

Tightening torque:

11.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.2 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

8.	Remove the solenoid valve connector (B) and the oil temperature sensor (A).

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)

Valve Body. Description

The valve body is essential to automatic transaxle control and consists of various valves used to control the oil feed from the oil pump. Specifically, these valves consist of pressure regula ...

Valve Body. Installation

1. Install in the reverse order of removal. • ...