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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2013FORTE KOUP EX, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 2 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CONTROL SYSTEM)SHIFT LEVERREPAIR PROCEDURESADJUSTMENTADJUSTING METHOD FOR T/M CONTROL CABLE
2013 Kia Forte Koup EX, Standard Trans
Adjusting method for T/M control cable
2013 Kia Forte Koup EX, Standard TransSECTION Adjusting method for T/M control cable
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Make sure vehicle does not roll before setting room side shift lever and T/M side manual control lever to "N" position.
- Connect room side shift lever and control cable (A).
- Push cable to "F" direction shown to eliminate FREE PLAY.
- Tighten adjusting nut (A).
Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
- After adjusting, check to be sure that this part operates as designed at each range of T/M side corresponding to each position of room lever.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.