Kia Forte: Rear Suspension System - Multi link / Rear Lower Arm
Repair procedures
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Remove the rear wheel and tire (A).
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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 to the hub bolts when removing the rear
wheel and tire.
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| 2. |
Separate the rear shock absorber (A) from the rear carrier by loosening
the lower mounting bolt and nut.
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Tightening torque :
137.3 - 156.9 N·m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb·ft)
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| 3. |
Separate the rear stabilizer link (A) by loosening the nut.
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Tightening torque :
58.8 - 78.5 N·m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf·m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb·ft)
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When loosening the nut, fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar
link.
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| 4. |
Remove the lower arm (A) by loosening the bolts and nuts.
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Tightening torque :
Bolt and nut (B) : 137.3 - 156.9 N·m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3
- 115.7 lb·ft)
Bolt and nut (C) : 107.9 - 117.7 N·m (11.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 79.6
- 86.8 lb·ft)
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Set up the jack under the lower arm in order to remove it in
no-load condition.
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| 5. |
Remove the stabilizer link from the rear lower arm.
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Tightening torque :
19.6 - 29.4 N·m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf·m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb·ft)
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| 6. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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| 7. |
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Alignment")
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| 1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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| 2. |
Check the rear lower arm for deformation.
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| 3. |
Check for all bolts and nut.
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| 4. |
Check the cracks or the cutting of the lower.
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Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A).
Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79 ...
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A).
Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79 ...
Other information:
The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year: at
the beginning of the winter season,
and before traveling to a colder climate.
C ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Rear shock absorber
2. Coil spring
3. Torsion beam axle
4. Torsion beam axle cover
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Rear Upper Arm
Rear Stabilizer Bar