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
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front / rear bumper cover.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
(Refer to Body - "Rear Bumper Cover")
3.
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WARNING - Windshield heating
Do not use the or
position during cooling operation
in extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside
air and the windshield could cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility. In this case, set ...