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Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / All Wheel Drive (AWD) System / Transfer Assembly / Transfer Oil Repair procedures

Inspection
1.
Remove the under cover.
G 2.5 GDI THETA III - (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
G 2.5 T-GDI THETA III - (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
2.
Remove the oil filler plug (A).
Smartstream G 2.5 GDi

All Wheel Drive (AWD) System — Transfer Assembly / Transfer Oil / Repair procedures / Inspection illustration

Smartstream G 2.5 T-GDi

All Wheel Drive (AWD) System — Transfer Assembly / Transfer Oil / Repair procedures / Inspection illustration

3.
Remove the drain plug (A) and wait for over 10 minutes until the oil is drained enough and then reinstall the drain plug.
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 58.8 N·m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf·m, 28.9 - 43.3 lb·ft)
Smartstream G 2.5 GDi

All Wheel Drive (AWD) System — Transfer Assembly / Transfer Oil / Repair procedures / Inspection illustration

Smartstream G 2.5 T-GDi

All Wheel Drive (AWD) System — Transfer Assembly / Transfer Oil / Repair procedures / Inspection illustration

Note
The existing oil drain plug gasket must be replaced with a new one (do not reuse)
4.
After checking the oil level, refill the with oil through the filler plug hole.
Specification :
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE 75W/85 (SK HCT-5 75W/85 or equivalent)
Capacity
Smartstream G 2.5 GDi : 0.65 ℓ (0.17 U.S.gal, 0.69 U.S.qt, 0.57 lmp,qt)
Smartstream G 2.5 T-GDi : 0.5 ℓ (0.13 U.S.gal, 0.53 U.S.qt, 0.44 lmp,qt)
5.
Install the oil filler plug (A).
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 58.8 N·m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf·m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb·ft)
Smartstream G 2.5 GDi

All Wheel Drive (AWD) System — Transfer Assembly / Transfer Oil / Repair procedures / Inspection illustration

Smartstream G 2.5 T-GDi

All Wheel Drive (AWD) System — Transfer Assembly / Transfer Oil / Repair procedures / Inspection illustration

Note
The existing oil filler plug gasket must be replaced with a new one (do not reuse)
Replacement
1.
Remove the under cover.
G 2.5 GDI THETA III - (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
G 2.5 T-GDI THETA III - (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
2.
Remove the drain plug (A) and wait for over 10 minutes until the oil is drained enough and then reinstall the drain plug.
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 58.8 N·m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf·m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb·ft)
Smartstream G 2.5 GDi

All Wheel Drive (AWD) System — Transfer Assembly / Transfer Oil / Repair procedures / Replacement illustration

Smartstream G 2.5 T-GDi

All Wheel Drive (AWD) System — Transfer Assembly / Transfer Oil / Repair procedures / Replacement illustration

Note
The existing oil filler plug gasket must be replaced with a new one (do not reuse)
3.
Fill the transfer with oil through the filler plug hole after removing the filler plug (A).
Recommended oil : Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE 75W/85 (SK HCT-5 75W/85 or equivalent)
Capacity :
Smartstream G 2.5 GDi : 0.65 ℓ (0.17 U.S.gal, 0.69 U.S.qt, 0.57 lmp,qt)
Smartstream G 2.5 T-GDi : 0.5 ℓ (0.13 U.S.gal, 0.53 U.S.qt, 0.44 lmp,qt)
Smartstream G 2.5 GDi

All Wheel Drive (AWD) System — Transfer Assembly / Transfer Oil / Repair procedures / Replacement illustration

Smartstream G 2.5 T-GDi

All Wheel Drive (AWD) System — Transfer Assembly / Transfer Oil / Repair procedures / Replacement illustration

4.
Install the filler plug (A).
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 58.8 N·m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf·m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb·ft)
Smartstream G 2.5 GDi

All Wheel Drive (AWD) System — Transfer Assembly / Transfer Oil / Repair procedures / Replacement illustration

Smartstream G 2.5 T-GDi

All Wheel Drive (AWD) System — Transfer Assembly / Transfer Oil / Repair procedures / Replacement illustration

Note
The existing oil filler plug gasket must be replaced with a new one (do not reuse)
5.
Install the under cover.
G 2.5 GDI THETA III - (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
G 2.5 T-GDI THETA III - (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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