Kia Sportage: Automatic Transaxle Control System / Oil Pump Description and operation

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2023) Service Manual / Automatic Transaxle System / Automatic Transaxle Control System / Oil Pump Description and operation

Description

•	The oil pump is integrated with 26 brake chamber.

•	Rotation of the pump builds the hydraulic pressure needed for lubricating various parts of the transaxle and operation of the clutch and brakes, and circulates through the torque converter and the cooler.

Operation

Hydraulic System Description and operation

Description The components of the hydraulic system • Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) • Oil pump • ...

Fluid Components and components location

Components Location 1. ATF filler hole (eyebolt) 2. ATF level plug 3. ATF drain plug ...

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