Kia Sportage: Tires/Wheels / Wheel Repair procedures
| Hub nut tightening sequence |
Tighten the hub nuts as follows.
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Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
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When using an impact gun, final tightening torque should be checked
using a torque wrench.
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Run out inspection
| 2. |
Measure the wheel run-out by using a dial indicator as shown below.
Run-out
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Aluminum
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Radial mm (in.)
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Below 0.3 (0.0118)
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Lateral mm (in.)
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Below 0.3 (0.0118)
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| 3. |
If measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the wheel.

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Tire Wear
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Using tires and wheels other than the recommended sizes can
cause ...
Front wheel alignment
When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment
to inspect ...
Other information:
Inspection
1.
Check the tire pressure.
17(inch) : 245+7 kPa (35 + 1.0 psi)
18(inch) : 245+7 kPa (35 + 1.0 psi)
19(inch) : 245+7 kPa (35 + 1.0 psi)
Tire Rotation
Checking For Pull And Wander
If the steering pulls to on ...
Inspection
1.
Measure the pressure of high pressure line by measuring voltage output
between terminals “1” and “2”.
2.
Inspect the voltage value to determine whether it is within specification.
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