Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Transfer Fluid Replacement

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11steps
~66min
3/5difficulty
030609012015078.558N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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  1. Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
  2. Drain the transaxle oil after loosening the drain plug (A).
  3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 58.9 ~ 78 N·m

  4. Remove the fill plug (A). [Gasoline 2.4]
    [Gasoline 3.3]
  5. Fill with new oil through the filler hole. Standard oil: Hypoid gear oil, MC 517-I5 GT (SAE 75W/90, API GL-5, SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent) Oil capacity: Gasoline 2.4: approx. 0.6 L (0.16 US gal, 0.63 US qt, 0.53 Imp qt) Gasoline 3.3: approx. 0.7 L (0.18 US gal, 0.72 US qt, 0.60 Imp qt)
  6. Install the filler plug with a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 59 N·m

  7. Install the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

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