Kia Sportage: Differential Carrier Assembly

Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / Driveshaft and axle / Differential Carrier Assembly

 Inspection - Repair procedures

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

 Assembly

Measuring dimensions before welding When assembling a new part, assemble it according to the body dimensions given in Section 31, and start welding after checking the gaps with nearby parts. Caution when welding The number of welding points should be determined based on the criteria below: