Kia Sportage: Wheel: Repair procedures

Third generation SL (2010â€“2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Suspension System / Tires/Wheels / Wheel: Repair procedures

Hub nut tightening sequence

Tighten the hub nuts as follows.

Tightening torque :

88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

When using an impact gun, final tightening torque should be checked using a torque wrench.

Run out inspection

1.	Jack up the vehicle.

Measure the wheel Run-out by using a dial indicator as illustration below.

Run-out	Aluminum	Steel
Radial mm(in.)	Below 0.3(0.012)	Below 1.0(0.039)
Axial mm(in.)	Below 0.3(0.012)	Below 0.6(0.024)

3.	If measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the wheel.

Tire: Repair procedures

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Alignment: Repair procedures

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Good driving practices
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Engine compartment fuse replacement
1.Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off. 2.Remove the fuse panel cover by pressing the tab and pulling the cover up. When the blade type fuse is disconnected, remove it by using the ...

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