Kia Sportage: Rear Suspension System / Rear Upper Arm Repair procedures
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Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub.
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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 rear upper arm mounting bolt (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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| 3. |
Loosen the bolt and nut (A) and then remove the upper arm.
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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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| 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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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
[2WD]
1.
Loosen the stabilizer link nut (A).
Tightening torque :
98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 7 ...
Other information:
Check to be sure the parking brake is not engaged and the parking brake
indicator light is out before driving away.
Driving through water may get the brakes wet. They can also get wet when
the vehicle is washed. Wet brakes can be dangerous! Your vehicle will not stop
as quickly if the ...
Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch off and disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
2.
Remove variable charge motion actuator connector (A) and three mounting
bolts.
3.
Remove intake manifold vacuum p ...