Kia Sportage: Rear Suspension System / Rear Sub Frame Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Rear Sub Frame Repair procedures

Removal

[2WD]

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)

Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the wheel & tire.

Loosen the stabilizer link nut (A).

Tightening torque :

98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb·ft)

Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition.

Loosen the bolts (A) and then remove the stabilizer bar.

Tightening torque:

44.1 - 53.9 N·m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf·m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb·ft)

4.	Remove the rear muffler. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System -"Muffler")

5.	Remove the rear axle assembly. (Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "Rear Hub - Carrier")

6.	Remove the lower arm. (Refer to Suspension System - "Rear Lower arm")

7.	Remove the assist arm. (Refer to Suspension System - "Rear Assist Arm")

8.	Remove the upper arm. (Refer to Suspension System - "Upper Arm")

9.	Remove the trailing arm. (Refer to Suspension System - "Trailing Arm")

10.

Loosen the rear subframe nuts (A) and bolts (B) and then remove the rear subframe.

Tightening torque:

156.9 - 176.5 N·m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb·ft)

11.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

12.	Check the wheel alignment. (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment")

[4WD]

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)

Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the wheel & tire.

2.	Remove the rear driveshaft. (Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "Rear Driveshft")

3.	Remove the differential carrier. (Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Rear Differential Carrier")

Remove the stabilizer link nut (A).

Tightening torque:

98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb·ft)

Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition .

Loosen the bolts (A) and then remove the stabilizer bar.

Tightening torque:

44.1 - 53.9 N·m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf·m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb·ft)

6.	Remove the rear axle assembly. (Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "Rear Driveshaft")

7.	Remove the lower arm. (Refer to Suspension System - "Rear Lower arm")

8.	Remove the assist arm. (Refer to Suspension System - "Rear Assist Arm")

9.	Remove the upper arm. (Refer to Suspension System - "Upper Arm")

10.	Remove the trailing arm. (Refer to Suspension System - "Trailing Arm")

11.

Loosen the rear subframe nuts (A) and bolts (B) and then remove the rear subframe.

Tightening torque:

156.9 - 176.5 N·m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb·ft)

12.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

13.	Check the wheel alignment. (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment")

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