Kia Sportage: Rear Axle Assembly / Rear Hub - Carrier / Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Driveshaft and axle / Rear Axle Assembly / Rear Hub - Carrier / 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.

2.	Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector.

3.	Remove the rear brake caliper. (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")

Loosen the upper arm bolt & nut (A).

Tightening torque:

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

Certainly install jack as being danger because of the tension.

Loosen the lower arm bolt & nut (A).

Tightening torque:

137.3 - 156.9 N·m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb·ft)

Loosen the trailing arm (A) and assist arm bolt (B).

Tightening torque:

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

B : 137.3 - 156.9 N·m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb·ft)

7.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

[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.

Loosen the wheel speed sensor bolt.

Tightening torque :

6.8 - 10.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf·m, 5.1 - 7.9 lb·ft)

3.	Remove the rear brake caliper. (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")

Loosen the rear axle caulking nut (A).

Tightening torque:

294.2 - 313.8 N·m (30.0 - 32.0 kgf·m, 217.0 - 231.5 lb·ft)

Loosen the upper arm bolt & nut (A).

Tightening torque:

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

Certainly install jack as being danger because of the tension.

Loosen the lower arm bolt & nut (A).

Tightening torque:

137.3 - 156.9 N·m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb·ft)

Loosen the trailing arm (A) and assist arm bolt (B).

Tightening torque:

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

B : 137.3 - 156.9 N·m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb·ft)

8.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

Inspection

1.	Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.

2.	Check the rear axle carrier for cracks.

Components and components location

Components [NON-EPB Type] 1. Rear brake disc 2. Rear hub assembly 3. Dust cover 4. Rear carrier assembly [EPB Type] ...

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