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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove driveshaft cotter pin, castle nut and washer from front hub.
  • Remove bolts securing wheel speed sensor from steering knuckle.
  • Disconnect tie rod ball joint from knuckle using suitable tool.
  • Disconnect ball joint from steering knuckle using suitable tool.
  • Remove lower arm ball joint mounting bolts.
  • Tap on driveshaft front hub assembly using plastic hammer.
  • Push front hub assembly outward and separate driveshaft from hub assembly.
  • Insert suitable tool between tr...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Relearn Procedures -> Tire Pressure Sensor Initiation -> TPMS Receiver
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS

Tire Pressure Sensor Initiation

  • Using Kia TPMS exciter tool, or equivalent, read the four tire pressure sensor IDs starting with sensor 1 the LH front wheel.
  • Read the remaining sensors in the following order:
    • Sensor 2, RH front wheel.
    • Sensor 3, LH rear wheel.
    • Sensor 4, RH rear wheel.
  • Connect the Kia exciter tool, or equivalent, to the DLC (Data Link Connector) located under the LH side of the instrument panel.
  • Using the tool, register the four sensor IDs to the TPMS receiver.
  • Disconnect the tool from the DLC.
  • Place the ignition switch in the Off position for 4 minutes, then turn the i...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove nut from starter cable B-terminal and disconnect wire connector from ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2005-09 Sportage
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 9320 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the glove compartment door.
  • Lower the glove compartment completely by removing the tension cord and stopper...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Kia -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (System) Warning Indicator -> 2006-09 Sportage -> Relearn -> Reset -> Tire Pressure Sensor Initiation -> TPMS Receiver
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS

Reset

The Low Tire Pressure Warning lamp will illuminate for approximately three seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is placed in the on position. This system uses radio frequency pressure sensors which monitor pressure in all 4 tires. When operating the vehicle at a speed above 20 mph the Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp will illuminate when low tire pressure has been detected. Adjusting tires to correct pressure will turn lamp off.

Relearn

Tire Pressure Sensor Initiation
  • Using Kia TPMS exciter tool, or equivalent, read the four tire pressure sensor IDs starting with se...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • SRSCM
  • Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • HO2S
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Defogger Relay
  • A/C Control Module
  • Tailgate Switch
  • Defogger Switch
  • Rear Window Switch
  • 2008 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Blower Relay
  • A/C Control Module
  • Blower Motor
  • Resistor
  • Intake Actuator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Torque Specifications on "Torque to Yield" Engine Component Bolts
    Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: HUMMING NOISE FROM 4WD SYSTEM
    Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2008 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2008 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2008 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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