Kia Stinger CK: Maintenance / Chassis
Contents:
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Repair procedures
Check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. The level should be
between “MIN” and “MAX” marks on the side of the reservoir.

Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Check the brake system for any leakage if the fluid level is extremely low (lower
than MIN).
Drive Shafts and Boots
Repair procedures
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Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks
or damage.

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Parking Brake
Repair procedures
Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal
is depressed with 66 lb, 294 N(30 kg) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should
securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less
than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer.
Suspension Ball Joints
Repair procedures
Visually check to be sure that there are no flaws and cracks that may cause injury.
Suspension Mounting Bolts
Repair procedures
Visually check for loose mounting bolts.
Other information:
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Tail Gate
Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolts, adjust the tailgate
by moving it up and down, or right and left.
2.
Adjust the tailgate height by turning the tailgate overslam bumpers (B).
3.
After loosening the tailgate striker (C) mounting bolts, adjust the tailgate
striker by moving it up and down, or right and left.
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Warning type
If the vehicle detected by sensors approaches your vehicle, the warning
chime will sound and the warning light will blink on the outside rearview mirror.
If the detected vehicle is out of detection range, moving away in the opposite
direction or moving slow, or if the vehicle is right behind your vehicle, if
the direction of the other vehicle is not heading towards your vehicle, the
warning is cancelled.