Kia Sportage: Transfer Assembly / Oil Seal Repair procedures

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

Replacement

[Right side]

1.	Remove the driveshaft assembly. (RH side) (Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Front Driveshaft ")

2.	Remove the dust cover (A).

3.	Remove the oil seal (A, B).

4.	Install the oil seal with special service tools.

5.	Remove the dust cover (A).

6.	Add to transfer fluid. (Refer to 4 Wheel Drive System - "Transfer Fluid")

7.	Install the drive shaft assembly. (RH side) (Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Front Driveshaft ")

[Left side]

1.	Remove the transfer assembly. (Refer to Transfer Assembly - "Front Wheel Transfer Assembly")

2.	Remove the oil seal (A).

3.	Install the oil seal with special service tools.

4.	Add to transfer fluid. (Refer to 4 Wheel Drive System - "Transfer Fluid")

5.	Install the transfer assembly. (Refer to 4 Wheel Drive System - "Front Wheel 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. (Refe ...

4WD Control System

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