Sorento 2WD V6-3.8L (2007)
Differential Carrier: Service and Repair
REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
The content of this article/image reflects the changes identified in Kia Sorento TSB 023.
This bulletin provides an improved rear differential carrier assembly replacement procedure for better serviceability for Sorento (BL) vehicles built from
March 1, 2002 to April 21, 2008. The previous procedure required the removal of the parking brake and the parking brake cable before rear axle shaft
removal. In the improved service procedure, these unnecessary steps have been eliminated making the rear differential assembly replacement procedure
more efficient. Please refer to information below for updated service procedure during rear differential carrier assembly replacement.
NOTICE
If metal shavings are present after the differential carrier is removed then both axles will need to be removed to properly clean both differential housing
tubes before installing the new differential carrier assembly.
Service Procedure
1. Using a hoist, lift up the vehicle and remove both rear wheels.
2. Disconnect the parking brake cable (A) to the right rear brake assembly from the parking brake equalizer by unfastening nut (B). Remove the left
parking cable bracket mounting bolt (C).
WARNING
During reassembly make sure parking brake cable is properly adjusted to ensure proper brake operation.
