How to change gearbox

2006 KIA SPORTAGE
149,129 MILES • 2.7L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MOHAMED AZIM
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Gear not catching the drive mode only reverse.
Aug 1, 2016 at 1:01 AM
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ENDUROMECANIC
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Hello , can I remove the transmission through the wheel well ?
Jun 14, 2017 at 7:16 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It looks like you with need to support the engine from up top and drop the cradle. Here are some diagrams (below) of the job being done. Also a guide to give you an idea on what you are in for when doing the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/transmission-replacement-removal-manual

Please let us know how it goes

Cheers, Ken
Jun 16, 2017 at 11:52 AM
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ENDUROMECANIC
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Hello , I need the procedure for the removal of the automatic transmission on the car listed above. I need to rebuild the transmission. Does the transmission come out through the wheel well? Thank you!
Jun 16, 2017 at 11:52 AM (Merged)
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MHPAUTOS
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The transmission is removed from below, the engine is supported with a frame over the engine bay and the sub frame or K frame is removed, the transmission then can be removed from below. i would suggest that you purchase a work shop manual as this will show you all the points you need to know, what tools are required and plenty of pictures to assist you. i have this here, but for a big job like this it would take many pages of typing and pictures to get it all to you, get the manual, they are not expensive and you will have a reference to any thing else that you need.
Jun 16, 2017 at 11:52 AM (Merged)
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ENDUROMECANIC
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Thank you for the information. What workshop manual should I buy? Is the Haynes manual for Sportage any good ?
Jun 16, 2017 at 11:52 AM (Merged)
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MHPAUTOS
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That should be fine. I have many Haynes manuals in my workshop. I have no problem with them.
Jun 16, 2017 at 11:52 AM (Merged)
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GTMYD
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Need to replace transmission, do you have a how to video
Jun 16, 2017 at 11:53 AM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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nope best thing here is to either rent manual for a week on our site look under manuals or buy one form auto parts store
Jun 16, 2017 at 11:53 AM (Merged)