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.

Drive Shafts and Boots Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks or damage. ...

Steering Gear Rack, Linkage and Boots Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Check the steering wheel free road. (1) Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Jack and tools

The jack and wheel lug nut wrench are stored in the luggage compartment. Remove the panel indicated in the illustration. (1) Jack handle (2) Jack (3) Wheel lug nut wrench Jacking instructions The jack is provided for emergency tire changing only. To prevent the jack from “rattling” whi ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: Fuel Pressure Sensor (FPS) Description and operation

Description The fuel pressure sensor (FPS) is installed on the top of the low pressure fuel pump and measures the pressure in the low pressure fuel line.Based on the fuel pressure measured by the FPS and the amount of fuel consumed, the fuel pump control module (FPCM) determ ...