Kia Sportage: Rear Suspension System / Rear Upper 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 rear upper arm mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb·ft)
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3. |
Loosen the bolt and nut (A) and then remove the upper arm.
Tightening torque:
98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb·ft)
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4. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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5. |
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment")
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Removal
1.
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 - 9 ...
Removal
[2WD]
1.
Loosen the stabilizer link nut (A).
Tightening torque :
98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 7 ...
Other information:
Replacement
1.
Open the cover (A) and loosen the front seat mounting bolts (B).
Tightening torque :
44.1 - 58.8 N·m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf·m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb·ft)
[Front]
[Rear]
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Removal
Rear Combination Lamp (Outside)
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the rear combination lamp cover
(A).
3.
Remove the rear c ...