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.
Inspection
1.
Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks,
kinks or damage.
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Inspection
1.
Check the steering wheel free road.
(1)
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight
ahead ...
Other information:
Component Location
1. Rear transverse trim
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Pressing the power window switch momentarily to the second detent position (6)
completely lowers the driver’s window even when the switch is released. To stop
the window at the desired position while the window is in operation, pull up the
switch momentarily to the opposite direction of th ...