Kia Sportage: Chassis / Parking Brake Repair procedures

Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal is depressed with 66 lb, 294 N(30 kg) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer.

Drive Shafts and Boots Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks or damage. ...

Steering Gear Rack, Linkage and Boots Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Check the steering wheel free road. (1) Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: Rear Oil Seal Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove the automatic transaxle. (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "Automatic Transaxle") 2. Remove the drive plate. (Refer to Cylinder Block - "Drive Plate") 3. ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Safety chains

You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by ...