Kia Sportage: Suspension System / Specifications
Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Suspension System / Specifications
| Specifications |
Front Suspension
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Item |
Specification |
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Suspension type |
Macpherson Strut |
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Shock absorber |
Type |
GAS |
Rear Suspension
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Item |
Specification |
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Suspension type |
Multi link |
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Shock absorber |
Type |
GAS |
Wheel & Tire
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Item |
Specification |
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Wheel |
Aluminum |
7.0J * 17 |
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7.0J * 18 |
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7.5J * 19 |
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Tire |
225/60R17 |
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225/55R18 |
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245/45R19 |
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P245/45 R19 |
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Tire pressure |
225/60R17 |
235 - 242 kPa (34 - 35 psi) |
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225/65R18 |
235 - 242 kPa (34 - 35 psi) |
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235/45R18 |
235 - 242 kPa (34 - 35 psi) |
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P245/45 R19 |
235 - 242 kPa (34 - 35 psi) |
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Wheel Alignment
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Item |
Specification |
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Front |
Rear |
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Toe-in (Total) |
0.1°±0.3° |
0.2°±0.3° |
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Camber angle |
-0.5°±0.6° |
-1.0°±0.6° |
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Caster angle |
4.71°±0.6° |
- |
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King-pin angle |
13.96°±0.5° |
- |
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Ride height |
432±10mm (17.0079± 0.3937 in.) |
436±10mm (17.1654± 0.3937 in.) |
Tightening Torques
Front Suspension
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Item |
Tightening torque (kgf·m) |
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N·m |
kgf·m |
lb·ft |
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Tire wheel hub nuts |
107.9 - 127.5 |
11.0 - 13.0 |
79.6 - 94.0 |
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Stabilizer link to strut assembly |
98.1 - 117.7 |
10.0 - 12.0 |
72.3 - 86.8 |
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Stabilizer bar to stabilizer link |
98.1 - 117.7 |
10.0 - 12.0 |
72.3 - 86.8 |
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Stabilizer bar to sub frame |
49.0 - 63.7 |
5.0 - 6.5 |
36.2 - 47.0 |
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Lower arm to knuckle |
98.1 - 117.7 |
10.0 - 12.0 |
72.3 - 86.8 |
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Lower arm to sub frame (Rear) |
156.9 - 176.5 |
16.0 - 18.0 |
115.7 - 130.2 |
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Strut assembly to knuckle |
137.3 - 156.9 |
14.0 - 16.0 |
101.3 - 115.7 |
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Strut assembly lock nut |
53.9 - 73.5 |
5.5 - 7.5 |
39.8 - 54.2 |
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Tie rod end nut |
34.3 - 44.1 |
3.5 - 4.5 |
25.3 - 32.5 |
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Steering gear box to sub frame |
88.3 - 107.9 |
9.0 - 11.0 |
65.1 - 79.6 |
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Sub frame mounting nuts (Front) |
176.5 - 196.1 |
18.0 - 20.0 |
130.2 - 144.7 |
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Sub frame mounting bolts (Rear) |
176.5 - 196.1 |
18.0 - 20.0 |
130.2 - 144.7 |
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Universal joint to pinion of steering gear |
32.4 - 37.3 |
3.3 - 3.8 |
23.9 - 27.5 |
Rear Suspension
|
Item |
Tightening torque (kgf·m) |
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N·m |
kgf·m |
lb·ft |
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Tire wheel hub nuts |
107.9 - 127.5 |
11.0 - 13.0 |
79.6 - 94.0 |
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Trailing arm to body |
98.1 - 117.7 |
10.0 - 12.0 |
72.3 - 86.8 |
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Trailing arm to knuckle |
98.1 - 117.7 |
10.0 - 12.0 |
72.3 - 86.8 |
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Lower arm to sub frame |
107.9 - 117.7 |
11.0 - 12.0 |
79.6 - 86.8 |
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Lower arm to knuckle |
137.3 - 156.9 |
14.0 - 16.0 |
101.3 - 115.7 |
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Assist arm to sub frame |
107.9 - 117.7 |
11.0 - 12.0 |
79.6 - 86.8 |
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Stabilizer bar to stabilizer link |
98.1 - 117.7 |
10.0 - 12.0 |
72.3 - 86.8 |
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Stabilizer bar to sub frame |
49.0 - 63.7 |
4.5 - 5.5 |
32.5 - 39.8 |
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Sub frame mounting bolt & nut |
156.9 - 176.5 |
16.0 - 18.0 |
115.7 - 130.2 |
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Upper arm to sub frame |
98.1 - 117.7 |
10.0 - 12.0 |
72.3 - 86.8 |
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Shock absorber to body |
49.0 - 63.7 |
5.0 - 6.5 |
36.2 - 47.0 |
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Shock absorber to lower arm |
137.3 - 156.9 |
14.0 - 16.0 |
101.3 - 115.7 |
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Upper arm to knuckle |
98.1 - 117.7 |
10.0 - 12.0 |
72.3 - 86.8 |
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Assist arm to knuckle |
137.3 - 156.9 |
14.0 - 16.0 |
101.3 - 115.7 |
Special service tools
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
Lower arm ball joint remover
0K545-A9100
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