Kia Carens: Hydraulic System / Valve Body Description and operation

The valve body is essential to automatic transaxle control and consists of various valves used to control the oil feed from the oil pump. Specifically, these valves consist of pressure regulator valves, oil redirection valves, shift valves, and manual valves. The body also features electronic solenoid valves that ensure smooth gear changes.

Fluid Repair procedures

Inspection Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Check    When checking the ATF level, be careful not to allow ...

Valve Body Components and components location

Components Location 1. Pressure Control Valve(PCV) adjust screw 2. Oil temperature sensor 3. Line Pressure Control Solenoid Valve 4. SS-A Solenoid Valve(ON ...

Other information:

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: CVVT & Camshaft Components and components location

Components 1. Exhaust camshaft 2. Intake camshaft 3. Exhaust CVVT 4. Intake CVVT 5. Camshaft bearing cap 6. Camshaft front bearing cap 7. O-ring 8. OCV (Oil Control Valve) adapter ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Remove the ISG switch from the switch assembly. 2. Check the continuity between the switch 5 and 12 terminals as the ISG OFF switch is engaged. ...