Kia Sportage: Cylinder Block / Drive Plate Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Cylinder Block / Drive Plate Repair procedures

Removal and Installation

1.	Remove the automatic transaxle . (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "Automatic Transaxle")

Remove the drive plate (A) and the adapter plate (B).

Tightening torque :

117.7 - 127.5 N·m (12 - 13 kg·m, 86.8 - 94.0 lb·ft)

•	Always use new drive plate bolts.

•	Install and uniformly tighten the 7 bolts, in several passes.

3.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Components and components location

Components 1. Piston ring (#1) 2. Piston ring (#2) 3. Oil ring 4. Snap ring 5. Piston pin 6. Piston 7. Connecting rod 8. Connecting rod upp ...

Rear Oil Seal Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove the automatic transaxle. (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "Automatic Transaxle") 2. Remove th ...

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