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:
The rear seatbacks may be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to
increase the luggage capacity of the
vehicle.
WARNING
Folded Seatback
The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacks
is to allow you to carry longer
objects that could not otherwise be
accommodated.
Never allow a pass
* The actual shape and position of sensors may differ from the illustration.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control module/rollover sensor
Front impact sensors
Side pressure sensors (front door)
Side impact sensors (B-pillar)
Side impact sensors (C-pillar)
WARNING
Air bag se