Kia Sportage: All Wheel Drive (AWD) system
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The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system delivers
engine power to front and rear
wheels for maximum traction.
AWD is useful when extra traction is
required, such as when driving slippery,
muddy, wet, o
NOTICE
All Wheel Drive
The conditions of on-road or off-road
that demand All Wheel Drive mean all
functions of your vehicle are exposed to
extreme stress than under normal road
conditions. Slow
Transmission Hot! Park with engine
on
Trans cooled. Resume driving
When driving on muddy and sandy
roads under the severe condition, the
transmission could be overheated.
Whe
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Components
Front driveshaft (LH)
Inner shaft
Front driveshaft (RH)
[LH]
Split pin
Castle nut
Washer
BJ assembly
Clip A
Ð’J boot band
Ð’J boot
Dynamic damper band
Dynamic damper
Shaft
VTJ boot band
Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire (A).
2. Loosen the nuts & bolts and then remove the