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:
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Open the service cover.
3. Loosen the light assembly retaining screws with a cross-tip screwdriver.
4. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the body of the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.
6. Remove the socket from the assembly ...
Component Location
1. Rear seat belt buckle [RH]
2. Rear seat belt buckle [LH]
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