Kia Sportage: Rear Suspension System
Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System
- Components and Components Location | Rear Shock Absorber
- Rear Upper Arm | Rear Lower Arm
- Rear Stabilizer Bar | Rear Assist Arm
- Trailing Arm | Rear Cross Member
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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
Rear Upper Arm | Rear Lower Arm
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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Operating precautions for catalytic
converters
WARNING
Fire
Do not park, idle or drive the vehicle
over or near flammable objects, such
as grass, vegetation, paper, leaves,
etc. A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under your vehicle.
Also, do not remove the heat sink
around the exhaust system, do not
seal the botto
Inspection - Repair procedures
Connecting Rod
1. Check the connecting rod end play.
Using a feeler gauge, measure the end play while moving the connecting rod back
and forth.
End play:
Standard : 0.10 ~ 0.25mm (0.0039 ~ 0.0098in.)
Limit: 0.35mm (0.0138in.)
If out-of-tolerance, install a new connecting rod.
If sti
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