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 and Components
Location
Components
Front muffler
Catalytic converter
Center muffler
Main muffler
Gasket
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the front muffler (A).
Tightening torque:
39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)
2. Re
Propeller Shaft
Components and Components
Location
Components
Front propeller shaft
Center bearing
bracket
Rear propeller shaft
Repair procedures
Replacement
1. After making a match mark on the flange yoke and transaxle companion,
remove the propeller shaft mounting
bolt