Kia Sportage: Vehicle protection
1. Cover the seats before performing any procedure to
keep them from getting dirty.
2. Cover all glasses, seats and mats with a heat
resistant cover when welding.

3. Protect moldings, garnishes and ornaments.
A word about safety
1. Wear the appropriate safety equipment that is
necessary for the procedure being performed.

2. When welding or performing other procedures that
require the use of an open flame near the fuel tank,
disconnect and remove the tank and fuel pipe, and
cap the pipe to prevent fuel leakage.

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Observe the following tips when welding.
1. Wear appropriate eye protection.
2. Carefully follow the manufacturers operating
instructions for the welding machine you are using.
3. Do not weld,
Measuring dimensions before beginning
Measure the dimensions of the damaged area according to the body dimension
drawings before disassembling
and repairing. Adjust dimensions with body frame adju
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Rear Hub - Carrier
Components and Components
Location
Components
(2WD) / (4WD)
Hub cover
Carrier assembly
Hub & bearing
assembly
Hub mounting bolt
Bushing
Bushing
Carrier assembly
Bearing
Snap ring
Hub assembly
Hub bolt
Bushing
Repair procedures
Replac
Rear Body
Body Repair
* These dimensions indicated in this figure are actual-measurement
dimensions.
Under Body
Body Repair
Projected Dimensions
* These dimensions indicated in this figure are actual-measurement
dimensions.
Actual-Measurement Dimensions
* These