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 ToolsMaintenance under severe usage conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R : Replace
I : I ...
Sport mode
The steering effort becomes heavier. ...