Kia Sportage: 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.

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

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