4x4troy
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 06/03/12
Posts: 31
Loc: middleburg,fl
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this is the hubs i have. i lock them in and put it in gear and in 4x4 and the front axles do not move...they are locked in. but the front tires do not spin. do ya'll think my hubs could be bad?
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1995 Kia sportage 4x4 2.0 dohc auto...Mine
2000 kia sportage 4x4 2.0 dohc 5spd...Melissa's
2002 Kia sportage 2wd 2.0 doch 5 spd...parts truck
Edited by 4x4troy (06/06/12 03:17 PM)
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Peabody
Wheeler
Reged: 04/18/11
Posts: 214
Loc: Sac-area, California - USA
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The hub locks may be stuck and unable to engage. That can happen if the grease is gunked up or gone. They are easy to disassemble. Just remove the 6 bolts (10 mm) and pull the locking mechanism to have a look inside. If I recall correctly, there's a flat snap-ring inside that retains the guts and spring. They are very simple. If the grease looks fouled (assuming it's still there), you might want to look at the hub and wheel bearings. Hope that helps... 
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1997 Sportage 4x4, auto-trans, Warn manual hubs, 3.5" UPYOURKIA lift w/TJ 105AA rear springs, 2-5/8" custom body lift, 31x10.50 Adventuro MTs... and SmittyBilt SRC front and XRC rear bumpers with swing-out tire mount - and an OBX LSD front diff!!!
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4x4troy
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 06/03/12
Posts: 31
Loc: middleburg,fl
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thanks, i will check that out
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1995 Kia sportage 4x4 2.0 dohc auto...Mine
2000 kia sportage 4x4 2.0 dohc 5spd...Melissa's
2002 Kia sportage 2wd 2.0 doch 5 spd...parts truck
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4x4troy
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 06/03/12
Posts: 31
Loc: middleburg,fl
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repacked the hubs and 4x4 works great now...thanks a bunch
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1995 Kia sportage 4x4 2.0 dohc auto...Mine
2000 kia sportage 4x4 2.0 dohc 5spd...Melissa's
2002 Kia sportage 2wd 2.0 doch 5 spd...parts truck
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axl498
Need a Spot
Reged: 04/24/13
Posts: 3
Loc: Alabama
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I have a 2001 Kia Sportage my wife bought new and I'm trying to turn it into a little 4wd toy. After replacing some of the wheel bearings, due to a lovely grinding noise that developed, I put it up on jacks to check on the 4WD. Only the right front and rear wheels spun. So, I'm wondering if this is normal for the sportage or not. I tried finding information about the kia's drive train and differentials, but I didn't have much luck. Anybody have any opinion or advice? I will be installing the Warn manual locking hubs in the future, but I would like to know if the front differential is working correctly or if I need to tear that apart too. Thanks for any help. 
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homerdog
Mudrunner
Reged: 12/10/07
Posts: 311
Loc: Michigan
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Quote:
I have a 2001 Kia Sportage my wife bought new and I'm trying to turn it into a little 4wd toy. After replacing some of the wheel bearings, due to a lovely grinding noise that developed, I put it up on jacks to check on the 4WD. Only the right front and rear wheels spun. So, I'm wondering if this is normal for the sportage or not. I tried finding information about the kia's drive train and differentials, but I didn't have much luck. Anybody have any opinion or advice? I will be installing the Warn manual locking hubs in the future, but I would like to know if the front differential is working correctly or if I need to tear that apart too. Thanks for any help.
There may be a vacuum leak on the side not working. I'd put on the Warn hubs first and go from there. Of course once you put on the Warm hubs the vacuum issue goes away.
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2001 Sportage, TJ 106's, Everet spacers and bumpstops, Bilstein shocks on the rear, cone filter, Crager wheels, 235-75-15 Goodyear tires. Dual HD receiver with Kicker and Polk Audio speakers. Custom front winch bumper by Dave Scott. Currently DOA.
2011 Kia Forte EX
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