Kia Sorento: Front Wheel Transfer Assembly Removal

Kia Sorento (XM, 2011-2015) Service Manual / 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System / Transfer Assembly / Front Wheel Transfer Assembly Removal

It is not recommended to overhaul the transfer assembly because a special three-dimensional measuring instrument is required to determine the sizes of the transfer assembly spacers when disassembling and reassembling the transfer assembly. If putting wrong sized spacers in the transfer assembly, it may cause noise and vibration.So, if inner parts of the transfer assembly need to be replaced, the transfer assembly should be replaced with new one.

Remove the following items;

A.	Sub frame assembly (Only gasoline 3.3) (Refer to Suspension System - "Sub Frame")

B.	Front muffler. (Only gasoline 3.3) (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Front Muffler ")

C.	Drive shaft assembly. (Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Front Driveshaft ")

Remove the propeller shaft (A).

Tightening torque :

49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)

3.	Loosen the transfer upper & lower mounting bolts. (transfer side → transaxle side)

4.	Loosen the transfer lower mounting blot. (transaxle side → transfer side)

Front Wheel Transfer Assembly Components Location

1. Under cover 2. Transaxle Assembly 3. Transfer assembly 4. Propeller shaft 5. Coupling assembly 1. Under cover 2. Transaxle Assembly 3. Transfer asse...

Front Wheel Transfer Assembly Installation

1. Install in the reverse order of removal. 1. Be ca...

Kia Sorento: Front Wheel Transfer Assembly Removal

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