Kia Sportage: Troubleshooting

Third generation SL (2010â€“2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Driveshaft and axle / Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Trouble Symptom	Probable cause	Remedy
Vehicle pulls to one side	Scoring of driveshaft ball joint	Replace
	Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing	Replace
	Defective front suspension and steering	Adjustment or Replace
Vibration	Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft	Replace
	Driveshaft rattle and hub serration	Replace
	Wear, rattle or scratching of wheel bearing	Replace
Shimmy	Defective wheel balance	Adjustment or Replace
Shimmy	Defective front suspension and steering	Adjustment or Replace
Excessive noise	Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft	Replace
	Rattle of driveshaft and worn hub splines	Replace
	Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing	Replace
	Loose hub nut	Adjustment or Replace
	Defective front suspension and steering	Adjustment or Replace

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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Jack label
Type A Type B Type C 1. Model Name 2. Maximum allowable load 3. When using the jack, set your parking brake. 4. When using the jack, stop the engine. 5. Do not get under a vehicle that is ...

Balance Shaft & Oil Pump: Components and Components Location
Components 1. Balance shaft & oil pump assembly2. Balance shaft chain tensioner3. Balance shaft chain4. Balance shaft chain sprocket5. Balance shaft chain guide6. Balance shaft chain tensione ...

Kia Sportage: Troubleshooting

Special Service Tools

Front Axle Assembly

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