Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2007 Kia Rondo BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Automatic Transaxle System (F4A42): General: Specification
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
| Item | HIVEC Automatic Transaxle | |
|---|---|---|
| F4A42 | ||
| Torque converter type | 3-element, 1 -stage, 2-phase type | |
| Transaxle type | 4-speed forward, 1-speed reverse | |
| Engine displacement | 2.4 | |
| Gear ratio | 1st | 2.842 |
| 2nd | 1.529 | |
| 3rd | 1.000 | |
| 4th | 0.712 | |
| Reverse | 2.480 | |
| Final gear ratio | 4.042 | |
| Shift range valve | 6EA (PWM:5EA, VFS:1EA) | |
| Planetary gear | 2EA (Output planetary/Overdrive planetary) | |
| Clutch | 3EA | |
| Brake | 2EA | |
| OWC | 1EA | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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