Kia Sportage: Differential Carrier Assembly
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Component
Drive pinion nut
Oil seal
O-ring
Oil seal
Front bearing
Spacer
Rear bearing
Inner shim
Drive pinion gear
Differential carrier
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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
Repair procedures
Removal
High Mounted Stop Lamp
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the tailgate trim.
(Refer to the BD group - "Tailgate")
3. Remove the spoiler.
(Refer to the BD group - "Tailgate")
4. Remove the high mounted stop lamp assembly (B