Kia Stinger CK: Automatic Transmission System / Specifications

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual / Automatic Transmission System / 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
Oil filter
1 unit
Clutch
4 units
Brake
2 units
Planetary gear
3 units
Solenoid valve
SBW : 11 units (Direct control *VFS : 6 units , Indirect control VFS : 2 units, ON/OFF : 3 units)
SBC : 9 units (Direct control *VFS : 6 units , Indirect control VFS : 2 units, ON/OFF : 1 unit)
Gear ratio
1st
3.665
2nd
2.396
3rd
1.610
4th
1.190
5th
1.000
6th
0.826
7th
0.643
8th
0.556
Reverse
2.273
Final gear ratio
3.538

* VFS : Variable Force Solenoid

* SBW : Shift By Wire

* SBC : Shift By Cable

Parking Switch (SBW)

Item
Specification
Output type
PWM (S1, S2), ON/OFF (Ps, Ns)
Power supply (V)
5 (S1, S2), 12 (Ps, Ns)

Inhibitor Switch (SBC)

Item
Specification
Output type
PWM
Power supply (V)
5

Sensors

Item
Specification
Oil temperature sensor
Type
*NTC thermistor
Temp.[(°C)°F] / Resistance (kΩ)
(-40)-40 / 139.5
(-20)-4 / 47.4
(0)32 / 18.6
(20)68 / 8.1
(40)104 / 3.8
(60)140 / 1.98
(80)176 / 1.08
(100)212 / 0.63
(120)248 / 0.38
(140)284 / 0.25
(150)302 / 0.16
Speed sensor (input, output)
Type
Hall effect sensor
Operating condition (°C)°F
(-40 to 150)-40 to 302
Output voltage (V)
High : 1.4
Low : 0.7

*NTC: Negative Temperature Coefficient

Solenoid Valves

Item
Specification
Direct control VFS
8LR/B_VFS
Control type
N/L (Normal Low)
Control pressure kpa (kgf/cm², psi)
0 - 1,569.06 (0 - 16, 0 - 227.57) 
Current (mA)
0 - 1,100 
Coil resistance (Ω)
5.3 ± 0.3
6/C_VFS
Control type
N/L (Normal Low)
Control pressure kpa (kgf/cm², psi)
0 - 1,569.06 (0 - 16, 0 - 227.57) 
Current (mA)
0 - 1,100 
Coil resistance (Ω)
5.3 ± 0.3
27/B_VFS
Control type
N/L (Normal Low)
Control pressure kpa (kgf/cm², psi)
0 - 1,569.06 (0 - 16, 0 - 227.57) 
Current (mA)
0 - 1,100 
Coil resistance (Ω)
5.3 ± 0.3
UD/C_VFS
Control type
N/L (Normal Low)
Control pressure kpa (kgf/cm², psi)
0 - 1,569.06 (0 - 16, 0 - 227.57) 
Current (mA)
0 - 1,100 
Coil resistance (Ω)
5.3 ± 0.3
35R/C_VFS
Control type
N/H (Normal High)
Control pressure kpa (kgf/cm², psi)
0 - 1,569.06 (0 - 16, 0 - 227.57) 
Current (mA)
0 - 1,100
Coil resistance (Ω)
5.3 ± 0.3
4&OD/C_VFS
Control type
N/H (Normal High)
Control pressure kpa (kgf/cm², psi)
0 - 1,569.06 (0 - 16, 0 - 227.57) 
Current (mA)
0 - 1,100
Coil resistance (Ω)
5.3 ± 0.3
Indirect control VFS
LINE_VFS
Control type
N/L (Normal Low)
Control pressure kpa (kgf/cm², psi)
0 - 519.75 (0 - 5.3, 0 - 75.38) 
Current (mA)
0 - 850
Coil resistance (Ω)
5.1 ± 0.3
D/C_VFS
Control type
N/L (Normal Low)
Control pressure kpa (kgf/cm², psi)
0 - 519.75 (0 - 5.3, 0 - 75.38) 
Current (mA)
0 - 850
Coil resistance (Ω)
5.1 ± 0.3
ON/OFF
P position_ON/OFF (SBW)
Control type
ON/OFF
Control pressure kpa (kgf/cm², psi)
539.36
(5.5, 78.23)
Current (mA)
0 - 600
Coil resistance (Ω)
10.5 ± 0.5
D position_ON/OFF (SBW)
Control type
ON/OFF
Control pressure kpa (kgf/cm², psi)
539.36
(5.5, 78.23)
Current (mA)
0 - 600
Coil resistance (Ω)
10.5 ± 0.5
R position_ON/OFF (SBW)
Control type
ON/OFF
Control pressure kpa (kgf/cm², psi)
539.36
(5.5, 78.23)
Current (mA)
0 - 600
Coil resistance (Ω)
10.5 ± 0.5
SS-A (SBC)
Control type
ON/OFF
Control pressure kpa (kgf/cm², psi)
539.36
(5.5, 78.23)
Current (mA)
0 - 600
Coil resistance (Ω)
10.5 ± 0.5

8LR/B_VFS : 8LR brake control solenoid valve

6/C_VFS : 6 clutch control solenoid valve

27/B_VFS : 27 brake control solenoid valve

UD/C_VFS : Underdrive clutch control solenoid valve

35R/C_VFS : 35R clutch control solenoid valve

4&OD/C_VFS : 4&Overdrive clutch control solenoid valve

LINE_VFS : Line pressure control solenoid valve

D/C_VFS : Damper clutch control solenoid valve

Solenoid Valve Operation Table


UD/C
4&OD/C
35R/C
27/B
8LR/B
6/C
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
(P)
(D)
(R)
P









N









1









2









3









4









5









6









7









8









REV










Clutch & Brake Operation Table


UD/C
4&OD/C
35R/C
27/B
8LR/B
6/C
P






N






1






2






3






4






5






6






7






8






REV







Tightening torque
Tightening Torques

Item
N·m
kgf·m
lb·ft
TCM mounting nut
9.8 - 11.8
1.0 - 1.2
7.2 - 8.7
E-Shifter mounting bolt
8.8 - 13.7
0.9 - 1.4
6.5 - 10.1
Shift lever mounting bolt
8.8 - 13.7
0.9 - 1.4
6.5 - 10.1
Shift cable mounting screw
0.69 - 1.37
0.07 - 0.14
0.51 - 1.01
Parking release actuator mounting bolt
9.8 - 14.7
1.0 - 1.5
7.2 - 10.8
Inhibitor switch / Parking switch mounting bolt
9.8 - 11.8
1.0 - 1.2
7.2 - 8.7
Manual control lever / Parking release lever mounting nut
13.7 - 17.7
1.4 - 1.8
10.1 - 13.0
Torque converter mounting bolt
45.1 - 52.0
4.6 - 5.3
33.3 - 38.3
Transmission mounting bolt
42.2 - 53.9
4.3 - 5.5
31.1 - 39.8
34.3 - 46.1
3.5 - 4.7
25.3 - 34.0
39.2 - 46.1
4.0 - 4.7
28.9 - 34.0
Starter mounting bolt
49.0 - 63.7
5.0 - 6.5
36.2 - 47.0
Cross member mounting bolt
58.8 - 73.5
6.0 - 7.5
43.4 - 54.2
Cross member mounting nut (2WD)
29.4 - 34.3
3.0 - 3.5
21.7 - 25.3
Cross member mounting nut (4WD)
63.7 - 83.4
6.5 - 8.5
47.0 - 61.5
Parking release cable mounting bolt
12.7 - 15.7
1.3 - 1.6
9.4 - 11.6
Shift cable mounting nut
9.8 - 14.7
1.0 - 1.5
7.2 - 10.8
ATF drain plug
22.6 - 24.5
2.3 - 2.5
16.6 - 18.1
ATF level plug
22.6 - 24.5
2.3 - 2.5
16.6 - 18.1
ATF Injection plug
34.3 - 44.1
3.4 - 4.5
25.3 - 32.5
Valve body cover mounting bolt
13.7 - 15.7
1.4 - 1.6
10.1 - 11.6
Valve body mounting bolt
9.8 - 11.8
1.0 - 1.2
7.2 - 8.7
E-Module mounting bolt
9.8 - 11.8
1.0 - 1.2
7.2 - 8.7
Indirect control solenoid valve support bracket mounting bolt
9.8 - 11.8
1.0 - 1.2
7.2 - 8.7
Direct control solenoid valve support bracket mounting bolt
11.8 - 13.7
1.2 - 1.4
8.7 - 10.1
EOP mounting bolt
19.6 - 25.5
2.0 - 2.6
14.5 - 18.8
OPU mounting nut
19.6 - 25.5
2.0 - 2.6
14.5 - 18.8
ATF warmer mounting bolt
9.8 - 11.8
1.0 - 1.2
7.2 - 8.7

Lubricant
Lubricant

Item
Recommended
Capacity
ATF
- ATF SP-IV-RR
• Recommended transmission fluid : GS CALTEX ATF SP-IV-RR, Kia Genuine ATF SP-IV-RR
9.2 L (2.43 U.S gal., 9.72 U.S.qt., 8.10 Imp.qt.)

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