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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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).

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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.
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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:
Repair procedures
Inspection
Oil level check
1.
Remove the under cover.
D 1.6 TCI-NEW U (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under
Cover")
G 1.6 T-GDI GAMMA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under
Cover")
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Specifications
Specification
Temperature
Resistance (kΩ)
°C
°F
-40
-40
48.14
-20
-4
14.13 - 16.83
0
32
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