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: Automatic reversal

During power opening and closing if the power liftgate is blocked by an object or part of the body, the power liftgate will detect the resistance. If the resistance is detected while opening the liftgate, it will stop and move in the opposite direction. If the resistance is detected whi ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Distributing the sealant

11. Immediately drive approximately 4~6 miles (7~10 km or, about 10 min) to evenly distribute the sealant in the tire. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). If possible, do not fall below a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). While driving, if you experience any unusual vibration, ride disturbance ...