Kia Sportage: Rear Suspension System / Components and components location

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Components and components location

Components

[2WD]

1. Rear sub frame
2. Rear stabilizer bar
3. Rear upper arm
4. Trailing arm

5. Rear axle
6. Rear lower arm
7. Rear shock absorber

[4WD]

1. Rear sub frame
2. Rear stabilizer bar
3. Rear upper arm
4. Trailing arm

5. Rear axle
6. Rear lower arm
7. Rear shock absorber
8. Rear differential carrier

Rear Suspension System

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Rear Shock Absorber Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub. Tightening torque: 107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 9 ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Noise and smoke

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Tire chains

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