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August 1, 2009 Service bulletin

Kia: vehicles with 4WD system may exhibit a droning noise originating from the 4WD coupling while driving...

Kia technical service bulletin TSB-023 for 2005-2007 Kia Sportage.

Bulletin number
TSB-023
Component
Power train: driveline
Summary
Kia: vehicles with 4wd system may exhibit a droning noise originating from the 4wd coupling while driving between 12-37mph. The cause of this condition may be the internal part of the 4wd coupling assembly is binding due to a possible damaged roller bearing.

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