Kia Sportage: Rear Suspension System / Trailing Arm Repair procedures
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Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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2. |
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)
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Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the wheel
& tire.
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3. |
Loosen the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt & EPB cable bracket bolt.

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4. |
Disconnect the EPB connecotr (A).

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5. |
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)
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6. |
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)
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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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7. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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:
Fuse Inspection
1.
Check that the fuse holders are loosely held and that the fuses are
securely fixed by the holders.
2.
Check that each fuse circuit has the exact fuse capacity.
3.
Check the fuses fo ...
Cleaning the Interior
WARNING: Do not use cleaning
solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's
seatbelts, as these actions may weaken
the belt webbing.
WARNING: On vehicles equipped
with seat-mounted airbags, do not use
chemical solvents or strong detergents.
Such products could contaminate the s ...