Kia Sportage: Driveshaft and axle

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

 Repair procedures

 Inspection Self Diagnosis With Scan Tool Smart key system defects can be quickly diagnosed with the GDS. GDS operates actuator quickly to monitor, input/output value and self diagnosis. The following three features will be major problem in SMART KEY system. 1. Problem in SMART KEY unit

 Rear Upper Arm | Rear Lower Arm

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 bolt & nut and then remove the re