2007 Kia Rondo BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Automatic Transaxle System: Description: Characteristics

Some of the characteristics include:

  • Different power transfer
  • Different component layout
  • New shift logic (HIVEC) to improve shift feeling
  • Position of Valve Body
  • Variable shift pattern
  • Communication protocol and method
  • Step gate type shift lever.
    Fig 1: Identifying Automatic Transaxle
    G05186277Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
ITEM DETAILS

Item Details
Weight Reduction
  1. Aluminum oil pump
    • 2.3kg Approx
  2. Pressed parts
    • Retainer and hub of brakes and clutches
    • Carrier of planetary gear set
Better shift quality
  1. Independent control of clutches and brakes enabled better control of hydraulic pressure and skipped shifts (4 to 2, 3 to 1)
  2. During N to D or N to R shift, feedback control adopted.
  3. When starting from Creep condition, reduction of shock. (Creep condition is controlled with 1st gear)
  4. Solenoid valve frequency is increased for more accurate control. 35Hz to 61.3Hz except DCCSV that is 35Hz and VFS that is 600Hz.
  5. HIVEC adoption for better shift feeling.
  6. Variable shift pattern.
Increase in Power train efficiency
  1. Fully Variable Line Pressure
  2. VFS (Variable Force Solenoid)
Dynamic drive by sports mode
  • Manual shifting possible
  • Step gate type shift lever
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Fig 2: Cross Section View Of Automatic Transaxle System
G05186279Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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