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Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Driveshaft and axle / 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

Tightening torque
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

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Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools Tool Name / NumberIllustrationDescriptionWorking base09517-43401Support for the differential carrierAdapter09517-43500Support for the differential carrier(Use with 09517-434 ...

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