Kia Sportage: Rear Suspension System / Trailing Arm Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021) Service Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Trailing Arm Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

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)

Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the wheel & tire.

3.	Loosen the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt & EPB cable bracket bolt.

4.	Disconnect the EPB connecotr (A).

Loosen the trailing arm (A).

Tightening torque:

98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb·ft)

Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and then remove the trailing arm.

Tightening torque:

98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb·ft)

Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition .

7.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Assist Arm Repair procedures

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 ...

Coil Spring Repair procedures

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 ...

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