Auto Parts Search
1998 KIA Sportage CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
Learn how to repair a car or truck, install or remove parts, wire an engine, reset warning lights, replace fuel filter, fix auto body and more. Get Automotix DIY!Select Section
- Component Locations
- Wiring Diagrams
- Technical Service Bulletins
- Specifications
- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Water Pump, Replace -> Sephia -> Sportage
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS
Sephia
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove timing belt. Refer to MOTOR's Imported Repair Manual for timing belt replacement.
- Remove tensioner and idler, Fig. .
- Remove water pump attaching bolts, then the pump, Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Use a new O-ring and gasket.
- Torque water pump mounting bolts to 14-19 ft. lbs.
- Torque water pump pulley bolts to 72-96 inch lbs.
Sportage
- Drain engine coolant into a suita...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 KIA Sportage A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Sportage -> Description
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS
These models are equipped with an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The ABS control unit se...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 KIA Sportage BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Sedona & Sportage -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 30 months or 30,...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 KIA Sportage FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS
Front
- Place transmission in neutral.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Mark relationship of components before removal.
- Reference mark relationship of driveline to axle pinion yoke.
- Remove yoke retainer bolts and yoke retainers from front axle pinion yoke.
- Disconnect driveline from front axle pinion yoke.
- Wrap bearing caps wit tape in order to prevent loss of bearing rollers. When removing driveline do not attempt to remove shaft by pounding on yoke ears our using a tool between yoke and universal joint or damage to injection joints may...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 KIA Sportage DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove two upper bolts from intake manifold bracket.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove bolts from clutch release cylinder, then position cylinder aside.
- Remove two lower intake manifold bracket bolts and bracket.
- Remove two upper, then lower starter bolts.
- Disconnect starter from flywheel housing, then support starter in place.
- Lower vehicle.
- From above, disconnect S-terminal connector, Fig. .
- Remove nut...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 KIA Sportage STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS
If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 KIA Sportage MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES
RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove undercover, then drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove upper and lower radiator hoses, then disconnect coolant reservoir tank ho...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 KIA Sportage RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS
Alternator
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Loosen alternator pivot bolt.
- Loosen adjuster lock bolt.
- Loosen adjusting bolt to relieve belt tension.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque alternator tensioner adjusting bolt to 14 to 19 ft. lbs.
- Torque alternator pivot bolt to 28 to 38 ft. lbs.
Air Conditioning
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove engine undercover mounting bolts and undercover.
- Loosen tensioner pulley lock nut.
- ...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 KIA Sportage SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES
COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Emission Control System Component Locations Diagram for 1998 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
I/P Wiring Harness Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 1998 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 KIA Sportage PARTS/COMPONENTS LOCATION DIAGRAMS!
WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1998 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1998 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 KIA Sportage WIRING DIAGRAMS!
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Torque Specifications on "Torque to Yield" Engine Component Bolts Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Enhanced Dealer Feedback and Digital Camera Requirements to Support Kia Quality Initiatives Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 KIA Sportage TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS!
COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 1998 KIA Sportage SPECIFICATIONS DATA!
Shop online for auto body parts, engines, wheels, lights...
More parts |
Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins! |
Access diagrams and repair information such as wiring diagrams, diagnosis and repair charts, manufacturer service bulletins, and OEM Part numbers of your 1998 KIA Sportage vehicle. |
Access the Complete guide! |