Kia Sportage: Rustproof treatment after assembly
Body sealing
Apply body sealer where necessary.
Applying rustproof material
Apply rustproofing material (wax, oil, etc.) behind welded area.

Applying undercoat
Apply undercoat on the body where necessary.
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1. Place the lift blocks under the support points as shown in the
illustration.
2. Raise the hoist a few inches and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly
supported.
3. Raise the hoist to fu
Body shell
The body consists of the body shell, frame and cross members, etc, welded
together. This provides safety, durability,
noise protection, rustproofing and vibration proofing of the vehicl
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Description and Operation
Description
The DBC function is the acronym word of Downhill Brake Control function. When
a vehicle goes down the hill, just
pushing the DBC switch enables the car to keep its vehicle's speed at a constant
value without operating the brake
pedal. The DBC f
Components and
Components Location
Components
Balance shaft & oil pump
assembly
Balance shaft chain tensioner
Balance shaft chain
Balance shaft chain sprocket
Balance shaft chain guide
Balance shaft chain tensioner arm
Oil cooler
Oil filter
Repair procedures
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