Kia Sorento: Transfer Fluid Inspection - Transfer Assembly - 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Sorento: Transfer Fluid Inspection

Second Generation XM (2011-2026) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service Manual / 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System / Transfer Assembly / Transfer Fluid Inspection

  
Transfer oil should be inspected and refilled every 60000 km (40000 mile) / 4 year.
1.
Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
2.
Remove the oil filler plug (A).
[Gasoline 2.4]

[Gasoline 3.3]

3.
Check the oil level.
  
Oil level must be up to fill the hole, if not, add oil until it runs over.

4.
Install the oil filler plug with new gasket.

Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

5.
Install the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
Transfer Assembly
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Transfer Fluid Replacement
   Change Normal Use Severe Use No service required ...

See also:

License Lamps Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the license lamp lens (A) from the panel after loosening a screw. ...

Catalytic Converter Removal
1. Remove the exhaust manifold. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Exhaust Manifold") ...

Spark Plug Installation
1. Install in the reverse order of removal. Tightening torque: 14.7 ~ 24.5 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.5 kgf.m, 10.8 ~ 18.0 Ib-ft) ...

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