Kia Forte: Rear Suspension System - Multi link / Rear Lower Arm
Repair procedures
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Remove the rear wheel and tire (A).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Open the service cover.
3. Remove the nuts from the vehicle.
4. Remove the rear combination
lamp assembly from the body of
the vehicle.
5. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align wit ...
Description and operation
Description
1.
The ESC OFF switch is for the user to turn off the ESC system.
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The ESC OFF lamp is on when ESC OFF switch is engaged.
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
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Rear Upper Arm
Rear Stabilizer Bar