Kia Sportage: Charging System
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Description
The charging system includes a battery, an alternator with a built-in regulator, and the charging indicator light and wire.
The Alternator has built-in diodes, each rectifying AC
Components and Components Location
Components
Pulley
Front bracket
Front bearing
Rotor
Rear bearing
Rear bracket
Though bolt
Regulator
assembly
Regulator bolt
Rear cov
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Components and
Components Location
Components
Balance shaft & oil pump
assembly
Balance shaft chain tensioner
Balance shaft chain
Balance shaft chain sprocket
Balance shaft chain guide
Balance shaft chain tensioner arm
Oil cooler
Oil filter
Repair procedures
Rem
Connecting Rod
1. Check the connecting rod end play.
Using a feeler gauge, measure the end play while moving the connecting rod back
and forth.
End play:
Standard : 0.10 ~ 0.25mm (0.0039 ~ 0.0098in.)
Limit: 0.35mm (0.0138in.)
If out-of-tolerance, install a new connecting rod.
If sti