Kia Sportage: Driveshaft and axle

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

 Repair procedures

Removal NOTE Take care not to damage and scratch the hazard lamp switch assembly and its related parts. Apply the protective tapes to the hazard lamp switch assembly and its related parts. 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad passenger's garnish (A)

 Snow tires

If you equip your vehicle with snow tires, they should be the same size and have the same load capacity as the original tires. Snow tires should be installed on all four wheels; otherwise, poor handling may result. Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28 kPa) more air pressure than the pressu