Kia Sorento: Troubleshooting
| Trouble Symptom |
Probable cause |
Remedy |
| Vehicle pulls to one side |
Scoring of driveshaft ball joint |
Replace |
| Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing |
Replace |
|
| Defective front suspension and steering |
Adjustment or Replace |
|
| Vibration |
Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft |
Replace |
| Driveshaft rattle and hub serration |
Replace |
|
| Wear, rattle or scratching of wheel bearing |
Replace |
|
| Shimmy |
Defective wheel balance |
Adjustment or Replace |
| Defective front suspension and steering |
Adjustment or Replace |
|
| Excessive noise |
Wear, damage or bending of driveshaft |
Replace |
| Rattle of driveshaft and worn hub splines |
Replace |
|
| Wear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearing |
Replace |
|
| Loose hub nut |
Adjustment or Replace |
|
| Defective front suspension and steering |
Adjustment or Replace |
Special Service ToolsImmobilizer system (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce
the risk of unauthorized vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is comprised of a small transponder in the ignition key
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Inspection
Lighting Switch Inspection
1.
With the multi function switch in each position, make sure that
continuity exists between the terminals below.
If continuity is no ...
Idler Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")
2.
Remove the idler(A).
Tightenin ...