A5HF1

Part 1
Presented by:
Bill Brayton
ATRA Senior Research
Technician
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 Vehicle Application

Hyundai
2006‐10 Azera 3.3L, 3.8L
2007‐09 Entourage 3.8L
2007‐09 Santa Fe 3.3L
2006‐09 Sonata 3.3L

KIA
2006‐09 Amanti 3.5L, 3.8L
2006‐09 Sedona 3.8L

Mitsubishi uses the same type of transmission called the F5A51

These units are assembled in the same manner.
The major difference is the F5A51 uses a 6 solenoid valve body.
The Hyundai/Kia use a 7 solenoid valve body
Transmission Identification

1 2 3 4 5

1. Model U = A5HF1
2. Production Year 5 = 2005
3. Final Gear Ratio K = 3.33
4. Classification
5. Spare
6. Transaxle Production Sequence Number
 Transmission Component Identification
7

5
1

1. Overdrive Planet 2
2. Single Sided Plate (SSP) 6
Overdrive Clutch
2nd Brake
3
3. Reduction Band
4. Direct Planet
5. Case Housing 4
6. Torque Converter
8
7. Transfer Gear Bearing
8. Differential Gear
9. Differential Housing.

9
Clutch and Band Apply Chart
Solenoid Apply Chart
Solenoid Identification

1 5

2 6

3
7

4
 Valve Body Bolt Identification

A
A = 19mm A
B = 36mm E
C = 45mm G G
D = 75mm B G F F
E = 30mm B Remove the two
F = 25mm 10mm checkballs
G = 106mm B G G G B as the valve body
B is removed.
These are caps
B B for two exhaust
B B ports.
G G

C B
D G G G
 Accumulator Identification

Pay close attention to the

accumulator bores. These pistons
tend to side load and dig into the
bores.
There are aftermarket pistons that
can be used in slightly worn bores.
If the wear is too bad the case will
need to be replaced.

1 2 3 4
The 2nd clutch accumulator piston
has a spring seat that the others do
not have.
2nd Clutch seal Case Parts

Caution! This pin is

not a press fit and
can be easily lost.
1.012 X .118

Screen
 Air Check Locations

Low/Reverse Clutch
Reverse Clutch

Reduction Band
2nd Clutch

Overdrive Clutch
Underdrive Clutch

Direct Clutch
 Splitting the Case

All case bolts 40 mm long

 Differential and filter

Remove and discard the filter

Lift the differential out of the case and inspect the
bearings for wear
 Case Disassembly
Remove 2 small 10mm bolts to
remove the feed pipe

All pump bolts are 30mm long The #1 thrust washer may be down in the
underdrive drum
 Case Disassembly

Underdrive Clutch UD Clutch

The drum to hub thrust bearing may stick to Notice: There is no bearing between the hub and
the drum. the gear.
 Case Disassembly
Park Rod Guide Removal

Remove the retaining pins and slide the park Place the pins back in the guide and set aside.
rod guide out towards the valve body side of
the case.
 Case Disassembly
Park Pawl Removal

Use a magnet to pull the park pawl pin out of the case
 Case Disassembly

Direct Planet Carrier/Transfer Gear Direct Clutch Drum

 Case Disassembly
Notice: The ID notches in the sprag housing face
up.

Reduction Band Reduction Sprag

When installed correctly the Direct Drum will
rotate counter clock‐wise
 Case Disassembly
Servo Removal
Lightly tap the
outer servo cover
down to remove
the retaining
snap ring.

Servo Assembly
Use a C clamp or C
clamp locking pliers
to compress there
servo to remove the
servo retaining snap
ring. It’s a pretty stiff
spring.
 Case Disassembly
Rear Cover Removal

All rear cover bolts are 25mm long Remove and set aside the 4 end cover sealing rings
 Case Disassembly

Direct Clutch Accumulator Piston and Spring The end cover to drum bearing has the
2.536 X .906 X .159 flange against the drum
 Case Disassembly

Reverse/OD clutch drum Drum to hub thrust bearing. Curved side

down into pocket.
 Case Disassembly

OD Clutch Hub Clutch Hub to Reverse Sun Gear housing Bearing.

Rounded edge faces down.
 Case Disassembly

2nd clutch retaining snap ring 2nd clutch housing and return
This snap ring has some tension on it from spring.
the 2nd clutch return spring. Expect it to pop Notice: The tab fits in to the
up a bit when the snap ring comes out. notch in the case
 Case Disassembly
Top View Underside View

These are the 2nd clutches out of the case. There is one 2 sided clutch and 6 one sided clutches
(2007 & up Hyundai, 2006 & up Kia) . This is different from the earlier models which all 2 sided
clutches.
Case Disassembly

Remove the
planetary gear
set.

Remove the top

retaining snap ring and
the low/reverse pressure
plate. Notice: The step
on the plate faces down.
 Case Disassembly
Cushion spring

Special tool arrangement to remove the

low/rev return spring and apply piston (similar
The lower snap ring is removed and the model).
L&R clutches come out of the case with
the waved spring
 Case Disassembly
2nd clutch return spring removal

You can use some steel bar stock you may have
laying around the shop. This is from a tool I
made for another trans. To adapt to this unit I Bolt the tool onto the case and tighten the screw
just had to drill a couple of holes to match the to remove the retaining snap ring.
case. The ring gear is from a 604 and it fits
perfect.
 Case Disassembly

L&R return spring, retainer, sprag race and

L&R piston.
the snap ring
Case Disassembly
Reduction Band accumulator

Spring Dimensions
2.549 X .903 X .158
Reduction Band Accumulator Operation

Notice that the

reduction band is
applied in park,
neutral and reverse.
Reduction Band Accumulator Operation

Here is the 4‐5 shift

and the band is being
released.
The accumulator is
really working during
the 5‐4 downshift
when the band
becomes a shifting
element.
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