Kia Sportage: Coupling Assembly / Oil hydraulic Motor(Actuator) Description and operation

The 4WD ECM controls the Pump Motor Pump (Actuator) to generating an oil pressure.

The pressure engages a multiple disk clutch to transfer torque to the rear wheels. The torque to the rear wheels varies according to the pressure on the clutch.

Direct Electro Hydraulic Actuator Coupling Repair procedures

Inspection    All units are filled up with coupling fluid (ultra-low viscosity ATF) prior to shipping. Inspect ...

Oil hydraulic Motor(Actuator) Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Owners Manual: If you do decide to pull a trailer

Here are some important points if you decide to pull a trailer: Consider using a sway control.You can ask a hitch dealer about sway control. Do not do any towing with your vehicle during its first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to allow the engine to properly break in. Failure to heed this ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Service Manual: Special service tools

Special Service Tools Tool Name / Number Illustration Description Engine support fixture (bar) 09200-3N000 　 Used for holding engine assembly when removing / installing transaxle Used ...