Hyundai Kona: Transfer Assembly / Transfer Fluid Repair procedures

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2025 Service Manual / 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) System / Transfer Assembly / Transfer Fluid Repair procedures

Inspection

•	Transfer oil shuold be inspected and refilled every 60000 km (40000 mile) / 4 year.

1.	Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

2.	Remove the oil filler plug (A).

3.	Check the oil level.

4.	Oil level must be up to fill the hole, if not, add oil until it runs over.

Install the oil filler plug (A) with new gasket.

Tightening torque :

39.2 - 58.8 N.m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb-ft)

6.	Install the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

Replacement

Change		Oil capacity	Standard oil
Nomal use	Severe use	About 0.5L (0.13 U.S.gal., 0.53 U.S.qt, 0.44 Imp.qt.)	Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE75W/90 (SHELL HD AXLE OIL 75W/90 or equivalent)
No service required	120000 km (80000 miles)

Severe driving conditions

•	Driving in dusty, rough roads

•	Drivng in mountains areas

•	Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing

•	Driving over 170Km/h * Transfer oil should be replaced if the transfer assembly is fall into the water

1.	Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

2.	Drain the transfer oil after loosening the drain plug (A).

Install the drain plug with new gasket.

Tightening torque :

39.2 - 58.8 N.m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb-ft)

Remove the oil filler plug (A).

Standard oil : Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE75W/90 (SHELL HD AXLE OIL 75W/90 or equivalent)

Oil capacity : Oil level must be up to fill the hole, if not, add oil until it runs over.

Install the oil filler plug with new gasket.

Tightening torque :

39.2 - 58.8 N.m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb-ft)

6.	Install the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

Transfer Assembly

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Front Wheel Transfer Assembly Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove the following items. (Refer to Suspension System - "Sub Frame") 2. Remove the propeller shaft (A). ...

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