Kia Sportage: Rear Suspension System / Rear Assist Arm Repair procedures
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Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub.
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Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
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Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the wheel
& tire.
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Loosen the bolt and then remove the rear assist arm.
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Tightening torque:
A : 137.3-156.9 N·m (14.0-16.0 kgf·m, 101.3-115.7 lb·ft)
B : 107.9 - 117.7 N·m (11.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 86.8 lb·ft)
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Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to
remove the shock absorber in no-load condition.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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| 4. |
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")
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| 1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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| 2. |
Check for all bolts and nuts.
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Removal
[2WD]
1.
Loosen the stabilizer link nut (A).
Tightening torque :
98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 7 ...
Removal
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from h ...
Other information:
Specification
Item
Specification
Control type
N/L (Normal Low)
Control pressure (kpa (kgf/cm², psi))
0 - 1569.06 (0 - 16, 0 - 227.57)
Currency (mA)
0 - 1100
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Specification
Item
Specification
Power supply (V)
12
Output type
Combination of output signals
Signal Code Table
P
P-R
R
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