Refurbished 44500-18EA0 Gearbox for Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV

Model: Hyundai / Kia 44500-18EA0

EAN: 6931240036310 SKU: 363194160

• Refurbished gearbox for Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV 44500-18EA0
• Complete replacement of 6 bearings (4 SKF ball bearings, 2 SKF tapered bearings)
• Replacement of all 3 oil seals (2x OEM Hyundai axle seals, 1x Corteco input shaft seal)
• Gearbox housing thoroughly cleaned inside before assembly
• Magnetic oil drain plug ACTii AC6007 included to capture metal filings
• Professional refurbishment in a specialized electric engine and gearbox service center
• Solves factory bearing defect issues and premature failures (wheel of fortune noise, rumbling)
• Shipping possible via courier on a pallet or in a securely protected package

Description

Refurbished 44500-18EA0 gearbox for Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV with a complete replacement of bearings and seals, and a magnetic oil plug included in the kit.

Specification

General information

Type: complete gearbox / reducer for electric vehicle

Condition: after professional refurbishment, fully functional

Application: front-wheel drive BEV (BATTERY EV) vehicles

OE/OEM part numbers

44500-18EA0

4450018EA0

44500-18EA1

4450018EA1

Compatible vehicles

Hyundai Kona Electric 2019-2023 (all BEV trim levels)

Kia Niro EV 2019-2022 (all BEV trim levels)

Refurbishment scope

Replacement of all bearings: 6 units (4 SKF ball bearings, 2 SKF tapered bearings)

Replacement of oil seals: 3 units (2x left/right axle seals OEM Hyundai/Kia, 1x input shaft seal Corteco)

Thorough washing and internal cleaning of the housing before assembly

Inspection and verification of proper operation after assembly

Typical symptoms of a damaged gearbox

Cyclic noise while driving (wheel of fortune)

Rumbling and increasing noise from the gearbox area

Problem occurring even at relatively low mileages

Cause of factory failure

Design defect of one of the original ball bearings – rotating in the aluminum seat

Formation and circulation of metal filings in the transmission oil

Lack of an effective metal particle capture system in the original design

Contaminated oil acts as an abrasive paste, accelerating the wear of the entire mechanism

Applied improvements

Use of high-quality SKF bearings (ball and tapered)

Use of branded Corteco input shaft seal

Inclusion of a magnetic oil drain plug with a neodymium magnet (ACTii AC6007)

Reduction of the risk of recurring gearbox failure

Operating recommendations

Regular monitoring of transmission oil level and condition

Oil change using the magnetic drain plug

Use of high-quality transmission oil intended for electric vehicle gearboxes

Dimensions, weight (estimated, for shipping)

Gearbox weight: approx. 35–45 kg

Shipping to EU countries: on a pallet or in a very securely protected cardboard package

Kit contents

Complete refurbished gearbox / reducer (44500-18EA0 / 18EA1)

New bearings: 6 pcs.

New oil seals: 3 pcs.

Magnetic oil drain plug ACTii AC6007

Dimensions, Weight

Product dimensions: 400 x 400 x 400 mm (D x W x H)

Package dimensions: 500 x 600 x 500 mm (D x W x H)

Product weight: 40000 g

Weight with packaging: 45000 g

Download

• User Manual
• CE Declaration
• SAFETY COMPLIANCE