Kia Forte: Rear Suspension System - Multi link / Rear Coil Spring

Remove the rear wheel and tire (A).

Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire.

Separate the rear shock absorber (A) from the rear carrier by loosening the lower mounting bolt and nut.

Separate the rear stabilizer link (A) by loosening the nut.

When loosening the nut, fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.

Separate the lower arm (A) by loosening the bolts and nuts (B).

Set up the jack under the lower arm in order to remove it in no-load condition.

Remove the rear coil spring (A).

Remove the spring upper pad (A) and lower pad (B).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Check the wheel alignment.

(Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Alignment")

Check the spring for distortion, aging or damage.

Check the spring upper pad and lower pad for aging or damage.