Kia Cadenza YG: Automatic Transaxle Control System / SS-A Solenoid Valve(ON/OFF) Repair procedures

Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
3.
Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).

4.
Measure the resistance between power terminal (10) and signal terminal (18).

Specification : 10.0 ~ 11.0 Ω

Removal
1.
Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
2.
Remove the ATF drain plug (A), allow the fluid to drain out and then reinstall the drain plug.

Tightening torque:
33.3 ~ 43.1 N.m (3.4 ~ 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 ~ 31.8 lb-ft)

   
The existing ATF drain plug gasket must be replaced with new one. (Do not reuse it.)
3.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
4.
Remove the wiring bracket (A) and the air breather hose (B).

Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

5.
Lift the vehicle after loosening valve body cover upper bolts.
6.
Remove the valve body cover (A) by loosening bolts.

Tightening torque:
11.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.2 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

7.
Remove the solenoid valve harness (A) and oil temperature sensor (B) after removing the bolts.

Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

8.
Remove solenoid valve support bracket (A).

Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

9.
Remove the SS-A solenoid valve (A).

Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
   
The existing solenoid valve O-ring (A) must be replaced with new one. (Do not reuse it.)

The existing valve body cover gasket (A) must be replaced with new one. (Do not reuse it.)

Refill the automatic transaxle with fluid.
(Refer to Hydraulic System - "Fluid")
Confirm that there is no fluid leakage on connections after repairing.

    Circuit Diagram

    Specification ItemSpecificationControl typeON/OFFCurrent value (mA)5.0 Coil resistance(Ω)10 ~ 11 

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