Kia Forte: Rear Suspension System - Multi link / Rear Shock Absorber
Components and components location
1. Shock absorber dust cap
2. Lock nut
3. Insulator assembly
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4. Bumper rubber
5. Dust cover
6. Shock absorber
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Repair procedures
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Remove the rear wheel and tire (A).
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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Remove the rear shock absorber.
Set up the jack under the lower arm in order to remove it in
no-load condition.
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(1) |
Loosen the rear shock absorber upper mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
58.8 - 73.5 N·m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf·m, 43.4 - 54.2 lb·ft)
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Loosen the rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut (B).
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) |
Remove the rear shock absorber (C).
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3. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1. |
Remove the lock nut cover (A).
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2. |
Using the special tool (09546-3X100), install the self locking nut.
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3. |
Separate the bracket assembly (A), bumper rubber (B), dust cover (C),
shock absorber (D).
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1. |
Remove the strike cap (A) from the shock absorber assembly.
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2. |
Remove the gas by Drilling a hole in the inner oil seal.
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The gas coming out is harmless but be careful of chips
that may fly when drilling.
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To reassembly, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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2. |
Using SST (09546-3X100), install the lock nut.
Tightening torque :
19.6 - 24.5 N·m (2.0 - 2.5 kgf·m, 14.5 - 18.1 lb·ft)
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Do not reuse the self locking nut.
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3. |
Install the lock nut cover (A).
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Components and components location
Components Location
1. Rear upper arm
2. Assist arm
3. Rear cross member
4. Rear stabilizer bar
5. Trailing arm
6. ...
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 sensor is designed to maintain a
certain distance from the front end of
the vehicle.
However, a sensor covered or dirty
with foreign substances, such as dirt
or snow, adversely affects the sensing
performance. It may even temporarily
cancel the FCA. Always keep
the sensor and it ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Right remote control switch
(Trip Computer + SCC)
Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram
[Trip + SCC]
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
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