Kia Sportage: General Information

Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / Steering System / General Information

 Tire | Wheel

Repair procedures Tire wear 1. Measure the tread depth of the tires. Tread depth [limit]: 1.6 mm (0.063 in.) 2. If the remaining tread (A) depth is less than the limit, replace the tire. NOTE When the tread depth of the tires is less than 1.6 mm(0.063 in.), the wear indicators (B) will appear

 Preparation of assembly

Applying spot sealer Remove paint from the surface of new parts and body to be spot welded, and apply spot sealer for rustproofing. Selecting a welding method If the thickness of the area to be welded with the panels overlapped is greater than 0.1 in (3 mm), do plug welding using a carbon ar