Kia Forte: Rear Suspension System - Couple Torsion Beam Axle / Rear Coil Spring
Components and components location
1. Spring upper pad
2. Coil spring
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3. Spring lower pad
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Repair procedures
1. |
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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2. |
Support the jack to torsion bead axle.
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3. |
Loosen the lower mounting bolt and then detach the rear shock absorber
(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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4. |
Remove the coil spring (A).
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5. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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6. |
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Alignment")
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1. |
Check the coil spring for crack and deformation.
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2. |
Check the coil spring pad for damage and deformation.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Shock absorber dust cap
2. Lock nut
3. Insulator assembly
4. Bumper rubber
5. Dust cover
6. Shock ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Torsion beam axle
2. Torsion beam
axle cover
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
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Other information:
Service data
Service Data
Item
Specification
Master cylinder
Type
Single
Cylinder I.D.
Ø 22.22 mm (0.875 in)
Piston stroke
45±1 mm (1.77 ± 0.039 in)
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Components and components location
Components
1. Cluster fascia panel
2. Crash pad center garnish
3. Center air vent duct assembly
4. AVN upper panel
5. AVN head unit
6. Crash pad
Schematic diagrams
Connector and Terminal Fu ...