EAN: 6931240036310 SKU: 363194160
Remanufactured 44500-18EA0 transmission for Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV with a complete replacement of bearings and seals, plus a magnetic oil plug included.
General information
Type: complete transmission / reducer for electric vehicle
Condition: professionally remanufactured, 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)
Scope of remanufacturing
Replacement of all bearings: 6 units (4 SKF ball bearings, 2 SKF tapered bearings)
Replacement of oil seals: 3 units (2x left/right axle seal OEM Hyundai/Kia, 1x input shaft seal Corteco)
Thorough cleaning and washing of the interior housing before assembly
Verification and testing of proper operation after assembly
Typical symptoms of a damaged transmission
Cyclical noise during driving (wheel of fortune noise)
Rumbling and increasing noise from the transmission area
Problem occurrence 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 shavings in the transmission oil
Lack of an effective metal particle trapping 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
Included magnetic oil drain plug with neodymium magnet (ACTii AC6007)
Reduced risk of recurring transmission failure
Operating recommendations
Regular inspection 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)
Transmission weight: approx. 35–45 kg
Shipping to EU countries: on a pallet or very securely protected cardboard package
Set contents
Complete remanufactured transmission / 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)
Packaging dimensions: 500 x 600 x 500 mm (D x W x H)
Product weight: 40000 g
Weight with packaging: 45000 g
Specific References