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:
Inspection
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers
for fluid leakage.
Front Brake
Front brake disc thickness check
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Check the brake pads for wear and fade.
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Check the brak ...
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove inter ...