Kia Sportage: Rear Suspension System / Rear Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures
1. |
Loosen the stabilizer link nut (A).
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.
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).
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.
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:
Description
Automatic transaxle control system relies on various measurements to determine
the current control status and determine the necessary compensation values.
These values are used to control the actuators and achieve the desired control
output.
Operation
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Removal
a.
After replacing with a new power tailgate module, check for
DTC code at all times.
If DTC code B24B0 exists, perform power tailgate mode change.
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