A/T - Shipping Pin Removal

SOURCE: Kia Technician Times

TITLE: Automatic Transaxle Shipping Pin

APPLIES TO: 94-97 Sephia

SERVICE TIP:

CONDITION

After installing a new automatic transaxle in a vehicle, some technicians have experienced difficulty in adjusting the line pressure cable and/or noticed the new transaxle malfunctioning. In some instances, the technician has installed another transaxle only to have the same problem occur.

CAUSE






A new automatic transaxle has a shipping pin installed to secure the line pressure cable during shipment. When installing a new transaxle, the shipping pin must be removed to properly adjust the pressure cable. Failure to remove the shipping pin could result in damage to the transaxle.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Attach the line pressure cable to the throttle crank.
2. Remove the shipping pin from the side of the transaxle case, above the oil pan.
3. Remove the shipping pin hole plug from the transaxle that was removed and install it in the new transaxle.
4. Adjust line pressure to specification.