Kia Sportage: Driving in flooded areasAvoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is no higher than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly. Allow adequate stopping distance because brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the brakes by gently applying them several times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Driving in the rain
Driving off-roadRear Hub - Carrier: Components and Components Location
Components
1. Hub cover2. Carrier assembly3. Hub & bearing assembly4. Hub mounting bolt5. Bushing6. Bushing7. Carrier assembly8. Bearing9. Snap ring10. Hub assembly11. Hub bolt12. Bushing
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Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control may collect
on the underbody. If these materials are not removed, accelerated rusting can occur
on underbody parts such as the fu ...