Kia Sportage: 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System / Specifications

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System / Specifications

Specifications

Tightening Torques

Items	N·m	Kgf·m	lb·ft
Transfer assembly mounting bolts	60.8 - 65.7	6.2 - 6.7	44.8 - 48.5
4WD ECM mounting nuts	9.8 - 11.8	1.0 - 1.2	7.2 - 8.7
Coupling assembly mounting bolts	56.9 - 64.7	5.8 - 6.6	42.0 - 47.7
Propeller shaft mounting bolts	49.0 - 68.6	5.0 - 7.0	36.2 - 50.6
Transfer oil drain plug	39.2 - 58.8	4.0 - 6.0	28.9 - 43.4
Transfer oil filler plug	39.2 - 58.8	4.0 - 6.0	28.9 - 43.4

Lubricants

Items	Specification	Capacity
Transfer oil	Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE75W/90 (SHELL HD AXLE OIL 75W/90 or equivalent)	0.35 L (0.09 U.S.gal., 0.37 U.S.qt, 0.31 Imp.qt.)
Transfer spline	GREASE SPL-1 or equivalent	As required
Coupling oil	SHELL TF0870	0.485 L (0.13 U.S.gal.,0.51U.S.qt,0.43Imp.qt.)

Special service tools

Special Service Tools Tool Name / Number Illustration Description Oil seal installer 09430-D3100 ...

Other information:

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