Kia Sportage: Rear Suspension System / Rear Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures
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Loosen the stabilizer link nut (A).
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Tightening torque :
98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 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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| 2. |
Loosen the bolt (A) and then remove the stabilizer bar.
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Tightening torque:
44.1 - 53.9 N·m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf·m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb·ft)
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| 3. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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| 1. |
Remove the rear driver shaft.
(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Rear Drive Shaft Assembly")
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| 2. |
Remove the rear differential carrier.
(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Rear Differential Carrier")
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| 3. |
Loosen the stabilizer link nut (A).
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Tightening torque:
98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 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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| 4. |
Loosen the bolt (A) and then remove the stabilizer bar.
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Tightening torque:
44.1 - 53.9 N·m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf·m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb·ft)
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| 5. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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| 1. |
Check the rear stabilizer bar for deformation.
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| 2. |
Check the rear stabilizer link ball joint for damage.
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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:
Removal
Smart Key Unit
Take care not to scratch the crash pad and related parts.
[LHD]
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
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Inspection
[On vehicle inspection]
1.
Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more.
2.
Remove the spark plug.
3.
Check the spark plug visually.
If the electrode is dry, th ...