Kia Sportage: Rear Suspension System
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Components Location
Sub frame
Assist arm
Upper arm
Lower arm
Trailing arm
Rear axle
Coil spring
Shock absorber
Drive shaft
Stabilizer
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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Preparation for assembly
1. Spot weld finish
Use a disk grinder or similar tool to finish spot weld
mark. Do not grind more than is necessary to smooth
surface.
2. Panel preparation
Repair any bent or uneven areas with a hammer to
improve the assembly process.
3. Cutting a rough area for
Safe Exit Warning malfunction
A: Check Blind-Spot Safety system
When Safe Exit Warning is not working
properly, the warning message will
appear on the cluster, and the master
warning light ( ) will appear on
the cluster.
Have Safe Exit Warning inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.