Kia Sportage: Rear Suspension System / Rear Shock Absorber 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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2. |
Loosen the bolts and nut (A,B) and then remove the shock absorber.
Tightening torque:
A : 49.0 - 63.7 N·m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf·m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb·ft)
B: 137.3-156.9 N·m (14.0-16.0 kgf·m, 101.3-115.7 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. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1. |
Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration.
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2. |
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal
resistance or unusual sound during operation.

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Disposal
1. |
Fully extend the piston rod.
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2. |
Drill a hole on the (A) section to remove gas from the cylinder.

The gas released is harmless but be careful of chips that may
stir up from drilling.
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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 ...
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:
Specifications
Items
Specification
Rated voltage
DC 12 V
Operating voltage
9 - 16 V
Operating speed
30 - 250 km/h
Sensing distance
70 m (Se ...
TPMS Inspection method
Inspection
Find the inspection number by referring to the table above.
The following content is irrelevant of the inspection procedure.
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