Hyundai Elantra AD: Hydraulic System - Automatic Transaxle System - Hyundai Elantra AD 2017-2020 Service ManualHyundai Elantra AD: Hydraulic System

Description and Operation

Description
The oil pump is powered by the engine. ATF passes through the oil filter and gets distributed along the oil channels.
The oil becomes highly pressurized as it exits the oil pump and passes through the line pressure valve before being fed to the clutch & brake control valve, clutch, and brakes.
TCM controls the hydraulic pressure using solenoid valves and controls clutch and brake operations.

Flow of the hydraulic system

Components and Components Location

Components Location

1. Automatic transaxle
2. Oil filter
3. Mechanical oil pump
4. Converter housing
5. Torque converter

Oil Pump Description and Operation

Description
The oil pump is built-in as a single unit with the 26 Brake chamber.
Rotation of the pump builds the hydraulic pressure needed for the lubrication of the various parts of the transaxle and operation of the clutch and brakes.
The oil also circulates through the torque converter and the cooler.

Operation flow of the mechanical oil pump

Oil Pump Components and Components Location

Components

1. Housing - Oil pump
2. Cover - Oil pump
3. Gear - Oil pump drive
4. Gear - Oil pump driven
5. Shaft - Reaction
6. Oil - Seal
7. Sleeve
8. Bearing - Housing
9. Cap - Sealing
10. Needle roller bearing
11. Bolt
12. Snap ring - Housing

Fluid Components and Components Location

Components Location

1. Automatic transaxle
2. Drain plug gasket
3. Drain plug
4. ATF level check plug
5. ATF level check plug gasket
6. ATF injection plug O-Ring
7. ATF injection plug (Eyebolt)

Fluid Repair procedures

Service Adjustment Procedure
ATF level Check
  
A check of ATF level is not normally required during scheduled services. If an ATF leak is found, perform the ATF level check procedure after repairs are completed.
  
When checking the oil level, be careful not to enter dust, foreign matters, etc. from fill hole.
1. Remove the eyebolt (A).

2. Add ATF SP-IV 700cc to the ATF injection hole (A).

3. Start the engine.

(Don’t step on brake and accelerator simultaneously.)

4. Confirm that the temperature of the automatic transaxle oil temperature sensor is 50 ~ 60°C (122 ~ 140°F) with the GDS.
5. Shift the select lever slowly from “P” to “D”, then “D” to “P” and repeat one more at idle.
  
Pause at each gear position more than 2 seconds.
6. Lift the vehicle, then remove the under cover.

(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine room under cover")

7. Remove the ATF level check plug (A) from the valve body cover.

  
At this time, the vehicle must be at a level state.
8. If the ATF flows out of the overflow plug in thin steady stream, the ATF level is correct.

Then finish the procedure and tighten the ATF level check plug.

  
Oil level check (excess or shortage) method
Excess: Drain quantity exceed 900cc for tow minutes.{50 ~ 60°C (122 ~ 140°F)}
Shortage: No ATF flows out of the overflow plug.
  
Replace the gasket before reinstalling the ATF level check plug.
Turn the oil level check plug clockwise until it is set.
If there is no damage at the automatic transaxle and the ATF cooler, the ATF cooler hose, transaxle case, valve body tightening state are normal, ATF must drip out after performing above 1 to 7 procedures. After performing above 1 to 7 procedures, if the oil doesn’t drip out, inspect the automatic transaxle assembly.
9. Install the under cover.

(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine room under cover")

10. Put down the vehicle with the lift and then tighten the eyebolt.
  
Replace the gasket (A) before reinstalling the eyebolt.

Replacement
  
ATF of 6 speed automatic transaxle doesn’t be replaced. But, if the vehicle is severe use or business use, replace ATF every 60,000 miles for severe usage.

Severe usage is defined as
Driving in rough road (Bumpy, Gravel, Snowy, Unpaved road, etc).
Driving in mountain road, ascent/descent.
Repetition of short distance driving.
More than 50% operation in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C(89.6°F) .
Police, Taxi, Commercial type operation or trailer towing, etc.

1. Lift the vehicle, then remove the under cover.

(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine room under cover")

2. Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.
  
Replace the gasket before reinstalling the drain plug.

Drain plug tightening torque:

33.3 ~ 43.1 N.m (3.4 ~ 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 ~ 31.8 lb-ft)


3. Put down the vehicle with the lift and then remove the eyebolt (A).
4. Fill the ATF about 5 liters to the injection hole.

5. Check the ATF level.

(Refer to Hydraulic System - "Fluid")

6. Then finish check the ATF level procedure and install the under cover.

(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine room under cover")

7. Put down the vehicle with the lift and then tighten the eyebolt.
  
Replace the gasket (A) before reinstalling the eyebolt.

Automatic Transaxle System
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Valve Body System
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