Kia Sportage: Rear Suspension System / Rear Assist Arm Repair procedures
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Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
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Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the wheel
& tire.
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2. |
Loosen the bolt and then remove the rear assist arm.
Tightening torque:
A : 137.3-156.9 N·m (14.0-16.0 kgf·m, 101.3-115.7 lb·ft)
B : 107.9 - 117.7 N·m (11.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 86.8 lb·ft)
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Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to
remove the shock absorber in no-load condition.
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3. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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4. |
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")
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1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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2. |
Check for all bolts and nuts.
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Removal
[2WD]
1.
Loosen the stabilizer link nut (A).
Tightening torque :
98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 7 ...
Removal
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from h ...
Other information:
Disassembly
In case of removing the high pressure fuel pump, high pressure fuel
pipe, delivery pipe, and injector, there may be injury caused by leakage
of the high pressure fuel. So don’t do any repa ...
Component Location
1. Radiator grill
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