2008 Kia Sportage Owners Manual

In case of an emergency
CAUTION
Your vehicle  has metric threads
on  the  wheel studs   and  nuts.
Make    certain     during    wheel
removal   that   the  same  nuts
removed  are  reinstalled  -  or, if
replaced,  that  nuts  with  metric
threads  and  the same chamfer
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configuration
are
used.
Installation     of   a    non-metric
thread  nut  on a  metric stud  or
vice-versa  will   not secure  the
wheel  to  the  hub  properly and
will  damage the stud so that it
must be replaced.
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Insert the jack handle  into the jack     11. Once  the   wheel  lug  nuts  have
and  turn  it  clockwise, raising  the            been tightened, lower the  vehicle
vehicle until the  tire just clears the            fully to the ground and continue to
ground.    This   measurement     is           tighten the  lug nuts until they  are
approximately   30   mm   (1.2   in).           fully  secured. Tighten  the  wheel
Before   removing  the   wheel   lug           lug nuts firmly in  a “star” pattern.
nuts, make sure the  vehicle is sta-
ble and that there  is no chance for
movement or slippage.
Remove  the   wheel  lug   nuts  by
turning   them   counterclockwise,
then remove the  wheel.
Mount the spare  tire into position
and  install   the  wheel   lug  nuts
with the beveled edge  inward.
Note  that most  lug nuts  do not
have metric  threads. Be sure to
use  extreme   care in  checking
for threadstyle  beforeinstalling
aftermarket  lug nuts  or wheels.
If you are  unsure of the tightness
of the  wheel lug nuts,  have them
checked  at  the   nearest  service
station.  The  specified  tightening
torque is  9~11 kg•m  (65-79 lb•ft,
88-107   N•m).  Improperly   tight-
ened wheel  lug nuts could  cause
brake pedal  vibration  while brak-
ing.
If
in
doubt,
consult
an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
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Product Specification
CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals
Model Year2008
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