Sportage 2WD 2Dr L4-2.0L (2002)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Description and Operation
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The solid rear axle layout is identical for 2WD, 4WD, vehicles. The rear axle consists of right and left axle shafts that have their inner ends connected
to a hypoid type of differential. The axle housing is located to the frame from front to back with one upper and two lower trailing links. It is located
from side to side with a single Panhard rod. The rear axle is suspended from the frame with coil springs and tubular shock absorbers.
To take full advantage of the DOHC engine's greater torque, the differential in these vehicles has a ring and pinion gear ratio that is numerically
higher. As an option, the 4WD vehicles with the DOHC engine can be equipped with a limited slip differential.
