Kia Forte: Rear Suspension System - Multi link / Rear Coil Spring
Repair procedures
| Removal and Installation |
| 1. |
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A).
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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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| 3. |
Separate the rear stabilizer link (A) by loosening the nut.
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| 4. |
Separate the lower arm (A) by loosening the bolts and nuts (B).
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| 5. |
Remove the rear coil spring (A).
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| 6. |
Remove the spring upper pad (A) and lower pad (B).
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| 7. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 8. |
Check the wheel alignment. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Alignment") |
| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the spring for distortion, aging or damage. |
| 2. |
Check the spring upper pad and lower pad for aging or damage. |
Trailing Arm
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 ...
Rear Cross Member
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:
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