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
SEE MORE:
Front seat
Sliding: Forward and Backward
Reclining: Back angle
Seat cushion height
Seat cushion tilt
Lumbar support*
Driver position memory system*
Headrest
Rear seat
Seat back folding
Armrest
Headrest
Seatback folding*
* : if equipped
WARNING
Loose objects
Loo
Check Blind-Spot Safety system
When Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster
for several seconds, and the master
warning light ( ) will appear. Have
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist be
inspected by an authorized