Kia Sportage: Specifications| Specifications |
| Tightening Torques |
| Items | N.m | Kgf.m | lb-ft |
| Transfer assembly mounting bolt | 60.8 ~ 65.7 | 6.2 ~ 6.7 | 44.8 ~ 48.5 |
| 4WD ECM mounting nut | 9.8 ~ 11.8 | 1.0 ~ 1.2 | 7.2 ~ 8.7 |
| Coupling assembly mounting bolt | 56.9 ~ 64.7 | 5.8 ~ 6.6 | 42.0 ~ 47.7 |
| Propeller shaft mounting bolt | 49.0 ~ 68.6 | 5.0 ~ 7.0 | 36.2 ~ 50.6 |
| Transfer oil drain plug | 39.2 ~ 58.8 | 4.0 ~ 6.0 | 28.9 ~ 43.4 |
| Transfer oil filler plug | 39.2 ~ 58.8 | 4.0 ~ 6.0 | 28.9 ~ 43.4 |
| Lubricants |
| Items | Specification | Capacity |
| Transfer oil | Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE 75W/90 or equivalent | 0.6 L (0.16 U.S.gal., 0.63 U.S.qt, 0.53 Imp.qt.) |
Special Service ToolsBefore starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
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Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that
the tailgate is securely latched.
Make sure your hands, feet and other parts of your body are safely out of the
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