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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Installation
1. Install the balance shaft chain. (Refer to Lubrication system in this
group)
2. Install the crankshaft chain sprocket (B) and the timing chain oil jet
(A).
Tightening torque:
7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)
3. Set the crankshaft so that the key (A) of cranksh
To lock fuel filler door:
ress the lock button on your smart
key
Press the Central Door lock button on
armrest trim of driver's door
All doors will automatically lock after
the vehicle speed exceeds 9.3 mph (15
km/h). Fuel lid is also locked when
vehicle speed exceeds 9.3 mph (