Kia Sportage: First generation JA (1993–2004)

First generation JA (1993–2004)

First generation JA (1993–2004)

The first-generation Kia Sportage was developed with a Mazda Bongo engineering base platform. It shares many mechanical components such as the engine, transmissions (early versions), and differentials with the Mazda line of vehicles. This was during Kia's alliance with Ford and Mazda, which involved Ford/Mazda providing technology and Kia providing inexpensive manufacturing facilities for Ford.

Second generation JE/KM (2004–2010)
After a two-year hiatus, the model-year 2005 Sportage returned, sharing its Elantra-based platform with the 2005 Hyundai Tucson. Critics and fans of the original, pre-Hyundai Sportage complain that it ...

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Front Driveshaft: Components and Components Location
Components 1. Front driveshaft (LH)2. inner shaft3. Front driveshaft (RH) 1. Split pin2. Castle nut3. washer4. BJ assembly5. Clip A6. BJ boot band7. BJ boot8. Dynamic damper band9. Dynamic d ...

Front seat heater
Type A The seat heater is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. With the ignition switch in the ON position, push either of the switches to warm the driver's seat or the fro ...

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