Kia Sportage: Rear Suspension System / Trailing Arm Repair procedures
1. |
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:
Specification
Spark Plug
Item
Specification
Type
SILZKR7E11
Gap
1.0 - 1.1 mm
(0.0394 - 0.0433 in.)
Electrode Material
Iridium
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Components
1. Caliper body
2. Pad return spring
3. Brake pad
4. Pad retainer
5. Caliper carrier
1. EPB motor
2. Caliper body
3. Caliper carrier
4. Pad retainer
5. Pad return spring
6. Brake pad
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