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 (2015-2025) Service Manual: Air Conditioner Refrigerant/Compressor Repair procedures

Refrigerant System Service Basics (R-134a) Refrigerant Recovery Use only U.L.-listed service equipment that is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 when removing HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioning system.    ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: 35R Clutch Control Solenoid Valve (35R/C_VFS) Components and components location

Component Location 1. 26 Brake Control Solenoid Valve (26/B) 2. 35R Clutch Control Solenoid Valve (35R/C) 3. Underdrive Brake Control Solenoid Valve (UD/B) 4. Overdrive Clutch Control Solenoid Valve (OD/C) 5. SS-A Solenoid Valve (ON/OFF) 6. ...