Kia Sportage: Rear Suspension System / Trailing Arm Repair procedures
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Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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2. |
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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3. |
Loosen the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt & EPB cable bracket bolt.

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4. |
Disconnect the EPB connecotr (A).

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5. |
Loosen the trailing arm (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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6. |
Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and then remove the trailing 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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Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to
remove the shock absorber in no-load condition .
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7. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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
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 ...
Other information:
Specifications
Item
Specification
Model
AUDIO/CD/BLUETOOTH (A Type)
AUDIO/CD/BLUETOOTH (B Type)
Internal Amplifier
External Amplifier
Internal Amplifier
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Components Location
1. Automatic
transaxle
2. Oil filter
3. Mechanical oil pump
4. Converter
housing
5. Torque converter
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