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

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) 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:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Mode selection

The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system. The air flow outlet port is converted as follows: Refer to the illustration in the “Manual climate control system”. Face-Level Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. Additio ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Tire chains

Tire chains, if necessary, should be installed on the front wheels. Be sure that the chains are installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. To minimize tire and chain wear, do not continue to use tire chains when they are no longer needed. When driving on roads covered ...