Kia Sportage: Rear Suspension System / Rear Lower Arm Repair procedures
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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 - 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 bolts and nuts (A,B,C) and then remove the lower arm.
Tightening torque:
A : 137.3-156.9 N·m (14.0-16.0 kgf·m, 101.3-115.7 lb·ft)
B : 98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb·ft)
C : 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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3. |
Remove the lower arm protector.

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4. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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5. |
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment")
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1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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2. |
Check the rear lower arm for deformation.
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3. |
Check the coil spring and spring pad for deterioration and deformation.
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4. |
Check for all bolts and nuts.
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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 ...
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:
Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle.
2. Make sure that all doors (and liftgate) and engine hood are closed and latched.
3. Lock the doors using the transmitter of the keyless entry system ...
If there is a problem with the brake pedal while driving, emergency braking is
possible by pulling up and holding the EPB switch. Braking is possible only while
you are holding the EPB switch.
WARNING
Do not operate the electronic parking brake while the vehicle is moving except
in an emerge ...