Kia Stinger CK: Automatic Transmission Control System / E-Module

Components and components location
Components

1. E module connector
2. Output speed sensor
3. Input speed sensor
4. Oil temperature sensor
5. Indirect control solenoid valve connector
6. Direct control solenoid valve connector

Repair procedures
Removal
  

Maintain clean condition so that foreign substance does not get into the automatic transmission.

Use a coated apron, latex gloves, and stainless tray to prevent foreign substance from getting into the transmission.

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 :

22.6 - 24.5 N·m (2.3 - 2.5 kgf·m, 16.6 - 18.1 lb·ft)

  

ATF can be reused. Collect it in a clean beaker.

The existing ATF drain plug O-ring must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)

3.

Disconnect the main connector (A).

4.

Remove the valve body cover.

(1)

Loosen the all valve body mounting bolts except for the bolts (A) in the corner.

Tightening torque :

13.7 - 15.7 N·m (1.4 - 1.6 kgf·m, 10.1 - 11.6 lb·ft)

(2)

Loosen the two bolts (A) in the corner after supporting the valve body cover on a jack and then remove the valve body cover by lowering the jack slowly.

  

Be careful when removing the valve body cover because the remaining ATF remains in the valve body cover.

5.

Remove the valve body assembly (A) after loosening the bolts.

Tightening torque :

9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)

6.

Remove the E-module (A) after loosening the bolts.

Tightening torque :

9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)

  

When installing, after mounting the E-module, lightly tap the connector part (A) to insert the connector certainly and then tighten the bolts.

Installation
1.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

  

Check if the pipe (A) is inserted on the marked area before mounting the valve body assembly.

2.

Refill the automatic transmission with fluid.

(Refer to Hydraulic System - "Fluid")

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: When the lane ahead is clear

The vehicle speed will maintain the set speed. When there is a vehicle ahead of you in your lane The vehicle will maintain the set speed, when the lane ahead is clear. The vehicle will slow down or speed up within selected speed to maintain the selected distance, when there is a vehicle ahead of you in the lane. (A vehicle will appear in front of your vehicle in the LCD display only when there is an actual vehicle in front of you) If the vehicle ahead speeds up, your vehicle will travel at a steady cruising speed after accelerating to the selected speed.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Specifications

Service data Service data Automatic Transmission Item Specification Transmission model A8LR1-1 Drive type 2WD / AWD Engine THETA ll 2.0 T-GDI (Gasoline) Clutch type Torque converter Oil pump type Internal gear Shift Lever type *SBW / *SBC Component elements

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