planestrainsandcars
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- Joined
- Mar 20, 2021
- Messages
- 2
- Points
- 1
- Make
- Kia (with Hyundai A6MF1 transmission)
- Model
- Forte Sedan
- Year
- 2018 (YDm) manufactured in Mexico
- Miles
- 10,391
- Engine
- Hyundai Nu 2.0L CVVL (G4ND) MPi
This is my first time installing a FWD transmission. This is a car with very low mileage, hoping to make this tranny install last as long as possible.
The car regrettably only has 10,000 miles on it. The rest of the vehicle is in stellar condition. Wrong fluid was put into the original transmission and driven on, local transmission expert confirmed it was toast. My goal is to make this install last as long as possible.
I've reviewed the factory service manual procedure and fully understand it, but am trying to do this job right and get the details in order. I am ready to pre-fill the torque converter and understand how to properly remove and install converter. I just acquired a CarDaq Plus 2 programming passthru and will be reprogramming the TCM after install in accordance with factory service bulletin. Will be paying for access to all service bulletins and reviewing before install. So far, I feel like I have my ducks in a row for the job. The replacement transmission is a genuine factory remanufactured transmission from Kia. (Hyundai A6MF1 6-speed transmission).
I am hearing that bell housing alignment is important for a truly proper transmission install. I have a harbor freight low transmission jack, but it's my understanding that just jacking the whole tranny up and installing is not enough, that bell-housing alignment is important. How important? Please feel free to correct me if this is wrong. I am willing to go through whatever it takes to do the job proper. I have the time, the tools, and the space.
Appreciate any input I receive, thank you all for your time.
The car regrettably only has 10,000 miles on it. The rest of the vehicle is in stellar condition. Wrong fluid was put into the original transmission and driven on, local transmission expert confirmed it was toast. My goal is to make this install last as long as possible.
I've reviewed the factory service manual procedure and fully understand it, but am trying to do this job right and get the details in order. I am ready to pre-fill the torque converter and understand how to properly remove and install converter. I just acquired a CarDaq Plus 2 programming passthru and will be reprogramming the TCM after install in accordance with factory service bulletin. Will be paying for access to all service bulletins and reviewing before install. So far, I feel like I have my ducks in a row for the job. The replacement transmission is a genuine factory remanufactured transmission from Kia. (Hyundai A6MF1 6-speed transmission).
I am hearing that bell housing alignment is important for a truly proper transmission install. I have a harbor freight low transmission jack, but it's my understanding that just jacking the whole tranny up and installing is not enough, that bell-housing alignment is important. How important? Please feel free to correct me if this is wrong. I am willing to go through whatever it takes to do the job proper. I have the time, the tools, and the space.
Appreciate any input I receive, thank you all for your time.
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