Kia Sportage: Transfer Assembly / Front Wheel Transfer Assembly Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System / Transfer Assembly / Front Wheel Transfer Assembly Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Remove the sub frame. (Refer to Suspension System - "Sub Frame")

2.	Remove the drive shaft. (Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Front Driveshaft ")

Remove the propeller shaft bolts (A) from the transfer assembly.

Tightening torque :

49.0 - 68.6 N·m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf·m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb·ft)

4.	Loosen the transfer upper & lower mounting bolts. (transfer side → transaxle side)

5.	Loosen the transfer lower mounting blot. (transaxle side → transfer side)

6.	Remove the transfer assembly.

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Be careful not to damage the O-ring (A). If the O-ring is damaged, replace with a new one.

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Smear and cover splines (B) with molybdenum type high pressure grease.

GREASE SPL-1 or equivalent

•	Apply grease around the oil seal(C).

•	Install the propeller shaft to be near runout marking (Transfer assembly 1ea, propeller shaft 1ea) each other.

Front Wheel Transfer Assembly Components and components location

Components Location 1. Transfer assembly 2. Propeller shaft 3. Coupling assembly ...

Oil Seal Repair procedures

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