Kia Forte: Rear Suspension System - Multi link / Rear Coil Spring
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. |
Separate the rear shock absorber (A) from the rear carrier by loosening
the lower mounting bolt and nut.
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.
Tightening torque :
58.8 - 78.5 N·m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf·m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb·ft)
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![](images/rear_coil_spring-604/392/scdss9034l.gif)
When loosening the nut, fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar
link.
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4. |
Separate the lower arm (A) by loosening the bolts and nuts (B).
Tightening torque :
Bolt and nut (B) : 137.3 - 156.9 N·m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3
- 115.7 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 rear coil spring (A).
![](images/rear_coil_spring-604/392/scdss9033l.gif)
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6. |
Remove the spring upper pad (A) and lower pad (B).
![](images/rear_coil_spring-604/392/scdss9029l.gif)
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7. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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8. |
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Alignment")
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1. |
Check the spring for distortion, aging or damage.
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2. |
Check the spring upper pad and lower pad for aging or damage.
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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, 79.6 ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components Location
1. Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
Switch
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front conso ...
The driver can disable the power
window switches on the rear passengers'
doors by pressing the power
window lock switch to the lock position
(pressed).
When the power window lock
switch is pressed:
The driver's master control can
operate all the power windows.
The front passeng ...