Kia Sportage: Rear Driveshaft Assembly

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

 Risk of burns when parking or stopping vehicle

Vehicle handling instructions Do not park or stop the vehicle near flammable items such as leaves, paper, oil, and tire. Such items placed near the exhaust system can become a fire hazard. When an engine idles at a high speed with the rear side of the vehicle touching the wall, hea

 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