2005 Kia Sportage EX

2005-06 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Control System - Sportage

2005-06 TRANSMISSION

Automatic Transaxle Control System - Sportage

SHIFT LEVER
COMPONENTS

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Fig. 1: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Control System Shift Lever Components

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the shift lever knob (A).

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Fig. 2: Removing Shift Lever Knob (A)

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2. Disconnect the three connectors.

3. Remove the console cover. (Screw:10EA, Fastener:4EA)

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Fig. 3: Removing Console Cover

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4. Remove the sports mode connector (A) from the shift lever (B).

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Fig. 4: Removing Sports Mode Connector From Shift Lever

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5. Remove the control cable (A) and shift lock cable (B).

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Fig. 5: Removing Control Cable And Shift Lock Cable

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6. Remove the shift lever assembly. (Bolt:4EA)

INSPECTION

1. Adjusting method for T/M control cable

1. Set room side lever and T/M side lever to "N" position.
2. Connect gear selector lever and shift cable.

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3. Connect T/M side lever to cable in a following orders.

a. Push cable lightly to "F" direction shown to eliminate FREE PLAY of cable.
b. Tighten adjusting nut.

Fig. 6: Connecting T/M Side Lever To Cable

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4. After adjustment, ensure that the transaxle gear selector lever operates properly by moving the
lever to each gear position.
2. Shift lock
1. With shift lever at "P" position and brake pedal not depressed. Push button cannot be operated.

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Fig. 7: Identifying Shift Lock

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2. With IG key at the position other than "LOCK" (may be at "ACC") and brake pedal stroke 15-
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25mm (0.59-0.98 in) (with shift lever at "P" position). Push button can be operated and shift lever
can be shifted smoothly to out of "P" range.
3. With brake pedal not depressed. Shift lever can be shifted smoothly to "P" position from other
positions.
4. Brake pedal should operate smoothly without catching at all positions.

ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR "P" SHIFT LOCK CABLE

1. Check that each lock cam (A) is shown below.

Fig. 8: Checking Lock Cam

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2. Loosen nut "A" securing shift lock cable to shift lever assembly.
3. Adjust cable by sliding the cable housing. The shift lock cam must remain stationary during this step.
4. Tighten shift lock cable mounting nut "A".
5. Verify correct operation.

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INSTALLATION

1. Install the shift lever assembly. (Bolt:4EA)

TORQUE: 18-25Nm (180-250kgf.cm, 13.3-18.4lb-ft)

2. Install the cable.

3. Connect the sports mode connector.

Fig. 9: Connecting Sports Mode Connector

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4. Inspect the shift lock. (Refer to INSPECTION )

5. Connect the three connectors.
6. Install the console cover. (Screw:10EA, Fastener:4EA)
7. Install the shift lever knob.

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