Kia Sportage: Tires/Wheels / Wheel Repair procedures
Hub nut tightening sequence |
Tighten the hub nuts as follows.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
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When using an impact gun, final tightening torque should be checked
using a torque wrench.
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Run out inspection
2. |
Measure the wheel run-out by using a dial indicator as shown below.
Run-out
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Aluminum
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Radial mm (in.)
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Below 0.3 (0.0118)
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Lateral mm (in.)
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Below 0.3 (0.0118)
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3. |
If measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the wheel.

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Tire Wear
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Using tires and wheels other than the recommended sizes can
cause ...
Front wheel alignment
When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment
to inspect ...
Other information:
Replacement
[Front door belt inside weatherstrip]
1.
Remove the front door trim.
(Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Trim")
2.
Remove the front door belt inside weatherstrip (A).
3.
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Removal
Pressure side impact sensor (P-SIS)
1.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least thirty
seconds before beginning work.
2.
Remove the front door trim.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) ...