Kia Sportage: Components and Components Location | Rear Shock Absorber
Components Location

- Sub frame
- Assist arm
- Upper arm
- Lower arm
- Trailing arm
- Rear axle
- Coil spring
- Shock absorber
- Drive shaft
- Stabilizer
- Differential carrier
Components
(2WD)

- Sub frame
- Lower arm
- Trailing arm
- Shock absorber
- Assist arm
- Upper arm
- Stabilizer bar
(4WD)

- Sub frame
- Assist arm
- Trailing arm
- Upper arm
- Lower arm
- Stabilizer bar
Rear Shock Absorber
Components and Components Location
Components

- Self locking nut
- Bracket assembly
- Bumper rubber
- Dust cover
- Shock absorber
Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

CAUTION
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire (A).
2. Loosen the bolt & nut and then disconnect the shock absorber (A) with the rear axle.
Tightening torque: 137.3 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)

3. Loosen the shock absorber mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 63.7N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0lb-ft)

4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Inspection
1. Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration.
2. Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.

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Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts
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Engine coolant reservoir
Brake fluid reservoir
Air cleaner
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil dipstick
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Fuse box
Negative battery terminal
Components and Components Location
Components
Reservoir cap
Reservoir'
Grommet
Master
cylinder
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Disconnect the battery terminal and then remove the battery.
3.