Kia Sportage: Differential Carrier Assembly

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

 Oil hydraulic Motor (Actuator)

Description and Operation  Description The 4WD ECM controls the Pump Motor Pump (Actuator) to generating an oil pressure. The pressure engages a multiple disk clutch to transfer torque to the rear wheels. The torque to the rear wheels varies according to the pressure on the clutch. S

 Opening the hood

The hood serves as a cover for the engine compartment. Open the hood if maintenance work needs to be performed in the engine compartment or if you need to look at the compartment. Opening the hood Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.