Kia Forte: Rear Suspension System - Multi link / Rear Lower Arm
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. |
Remove the lower arm (A) by loosening the bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque :
Bolt and nut (B) : 137.3 - 156.9 N·m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3
- 115.7 lb·ft)
Bolt and nut (C) : 107.9 - 117.7 N·m (11.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 79.6
- 86.8 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 stabilizer link from the rear lower arm.
Tightening torque :
19.6 - 29.4 N·m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf·m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb·ft)
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6. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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7. |
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Alignment")
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1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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2. |
Check the rear lower arm for deformation.
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3. |
Check for all bolts and nut.
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4. |
Check the cracks or the cutting of the lower.
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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 ...
Other information:
The power outlet is designed to provide
power for mobile telephones or
other devices designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems. The
devices should draw less than 10
amps with the engine running.
Use the power outlet only when the
engine is running and remove the
acces ...
The rear seatbacks may be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to
increase the luggage capacity of the
vehicle.
WARNING - Folded
Seatback
Never allow passengers to sit
on top of the folded down seatback
while the vehicle is moving.
This is not a proper seating
position and n ...