Kia Sportage: Automatic Transaxle Control System / Hydraulic System Description and operation
The components of the hydraulic system
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)
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The oil pump is powered by the engine.
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ATF passes through the oil filter and gets distributed along the oil
channels.
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TCM controls the hydraulic pressure using solenoid valves and controls
clutch and brake operations.

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Components Location
1. Automatic
transaxle
2. Oil filter
3. Mechanical oil pump
4. Converter
housing
5. Torque converter
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Description
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The oil pump is integrated with 26 brake chamber.
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Rotation of the pump builds the hydraulic pressure needed for lubr ...
Other information:
Removal
[Ventilation Blower]
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front seat assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Front Seat Assembly")
3.
Disconnect the blower conn ...
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Open the service cover.
3. Loosen the light assembly retaining screws with a cross-tip screwdriver.
4. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the body of the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.
6. Remove the socket from the assembly ...