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:
By detecting the vehicle or pedestrian
ahead of the vehicle, the sensor
helps to operate the Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist when the
vehicle is at risk of a collision.
In order for the FCA system to operate
properly, always make sure the
sensor or sensor cover is clean and
fre ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
[Gamma 1.6 MPI/T-GDI]
Check the valve clearance.
If necessary, adjust the valve clearance by replacing the tappets.
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For valve clearance inspection inspection and adjustment.
[Gamma 1.6 MPI]
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - & ...