Kia Sportage: Specifications| Specification |
| Items | Inner side | Outer side | |
| Front driveshaft | Joint type | VTJ | BJ |
| Max. permissible angle | 23.5° | 46.5° | |
| Rear driveshaft | Joint type | TJ | BJ |
| Max. permissible angle | 23.5° | 46.5° | |
| Rear differential | Oil type | Hypoid gear oil (API GL-5, SAE 75W/90) | |
| Oil capacity (L) | About 0.6 ~ 0.7 | ||
| Reduction gear type | Hypoid gear | ||
| Reduction gear ratio | 2.53 | ||
| Final drive gear backlash mm(in.) | 0.1 ~ 0.15 | ||
| Differential gear backlash mm(in.) | 0 ~ 0.05 | ||
| Items | Nm | kgf.m | lb-ft | |
| Front | Wheel nut | 88.3 ~ 107.9 | 9.0 ~ 11.0 | 65.1 ~ 79.6 |
| Driveshaft nut | 196.1 ~ 274.5 | 20.0 ~ 28.0 | 144.6 ~ 202.5 | |
| Strut assembly lower mounting bolt | 137.2 ~ 156.9 | 14.0 ~ 16.0 | 101.2 ~ 115.7 | |
| brake caliper mounting bolt | 78.4 ~ 98.0 | 8.0 ~ 10.0 | 57.8 ~ 72.3 | |
| Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt | 6.9 ~ 10.8 | 0.7 ~ 1.1 | 5.1 ~ 8.0 | |
| brake disc mounting screw | 4.9 ~ 5.9 | 0.5 ~ 0.6 | 3.6 ~ 4.3 | |
| Lower arm assembly mounting bolt | 137.2 ~ 156.9 | 14.0 ~ 16.0 | 101.2 ~ 115.7 | |
| Lower arm ball joint mounting bolt | 98.1 ~ 117.7 | 10.0 ~ 12.0 | 72.3 ~ 86.8 | |
| Tie rod end ball joint mounting nut | 34.3 ~ 44.1 | 3.5 ~ 4.5 | 25.3 ~ 32.5 | |
| Rear | Wheel nut | 88.3 ~ 107.9 | 9.0 ~ 11.0 | 65.1 ~ 79.6 |
| Driveshaft castle nut | 196.1 ~ 274.5 | 20.0 ~ 28.0 | 144.6 ~ 202.5 | |
| Shock absorber upper mounting nut | 137.2 ~ 156.9 | 14.0 ~ 16.0 | 101.2 ~ 115.7 | |
| brake caliper mounting bolt | 78.4 ~ 98.3 | 8.0 ~ 10.0 | 57.8 ~ 72.3 | |
| Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt | 6.9 ~ 10.8 | 0.7 ~ 1.1 | 5.1 ~ 8.0 | |
| brake disc mounting screw | 4.9 ~ 5.9 | 0.5 ~ 0.6 | 3.6 ~ 4.3 | |
| Hub assembly mounting bolt | 78.5 ~ 88.3 | 8.0 ~ 9.0 | 57.9 ~ 65.1 | |
| Upper arm ball joint mounting nut | 2WD: 137.2 ~ 156.9 4WD: 98.1 ~ 117.7 | 2WD: 14.0 ~ 16.0 4WD: 10.0 ~ 12.0 | 2WD: 101.2 ~ 115.7 4WD: 72.3 ~ 86.8 | |
| Lower arm mounting bolt | 137.2 ~ 156.9 | 14.0 ~ 16.0 | 101.2 ~ 115.7 | |
| Assist arm ball joint mounting nut | 137.2 ~ 156.9 | 14.0 ~ 16.0 | 101.2 ~ 115.7 | |
| Trailing arm mounting bolt | 34.3 ~ 53.9 | 3.5 ~ 5.5 | 25.3 ~ 39.7 | |
| Front propellershaft | Front propeller shaft mounting bolt | 49.0 ~ 68.6 | 5.0 ~ 7.0 | 36.2 ~ 50.6 |
| Propeller shaft center bearing bracket mounting bolt | 49.0 ~ 53.9 | 5.0 ~ 7.0 | 36.2 ~ 50.6 | |
| Rear Differential | Rear propeller shaft mounting bolt | 49.0 ~ 68.6 | 5.0 ~ 7.0 | 36.2 ~ 50.6 |
| Rear differential mounting bolt | 68.6 ~ 88.3 | 7.0 ~ 9.0 | 50.6 ~ 65.1 | |
| Differential cover mounting bolt | 39.2 ~ 49.0 | 4.0 ~ 5.0 | 28.9 ~ 36.2 | |
| Rear differential drain plug | 49.0 ~ 68.6 | 5.0 ~ 7.0 | 36.2 ~ 50.6 | |
| Rear differential filler plug | 39.2 ~ 58.8 | 4.0 ~ 6.0 | 28.9 ~ 43.3 | |
Replace self-locking nuts with new ones after removalbrake. |
| Lubricants |
| Items | Lubricants | Quantity | |
| Front driveshaft | BJ | RBA | 100g |
| VTJ | CW-13TJ | 150g | |
| Rear driveshaft | BJ | RBA | 60g |
| TJ | CW-13TJ | 90g | |
Special Service ToolsTo defrost outside windshield
1.Set the fan speed to the highest position.
2.Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3.Select the position.
4.The outside (fresh) air and air conditioning will be selected automatical ...
Windshield Glass: Repair procedures
Replacement
Removal
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
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Remove the following item ...