Kia Forte: Rear Suspension System - Couple Torsion Beam Axle / Rear Shock Absorber
Components and components location

1. Shock absorber dust cap
2. Lock nut
3. Insulator assembly
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4. Bumper rubber
5. Dust cover
6. Shock absorber
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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. |
Loosen the bolts and then remove the rear shock absorber (A).
Tightening torque:
Bolts (B) : 49.0 - 63.7 N·m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf·m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb·ft)
Bolt (C) : 98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb·ft)
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3. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Disassembly and Reassembly |
1. |
Remove the insulator cap (A).

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2. |
Using the SST (09546-3X100), loosen the self locking nut.
Tightening torque:
29.4 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 21.7 lb·ft)
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Do not reuse the self locking nut.
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3. |
Remove the insulator (A), bumper rubber (B) and dust cover (C) from the
shock absorber (D).

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4. |
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.
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1. |
Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration.
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2. |
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal
resistance or unusual sound during operation.

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3. |
When installing the rear shock absorber, be sure to hold the upper rod
so that the rod is not rotated.
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1. |
Fully extend the piston rod.
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2. |
Drill a hole on the (A) section to remove gas from the cylinder.

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The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips
that may fly when drilling.
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Be sure to wear safety goggles or eye protection when
performing this task.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Rear shock absorber
2. Coil spring
3. Torsion beam axle
4. Torsion beam axle cover
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Components and components location
Components
1. Spring upper pad
2. Coil spring
3. Spring lower pad
Repair procedures
Removal and Installat ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and transmission Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
2.
Remove the oil drain plug, and drain the oil into a container.
(Refer ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Front oil seal
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the crankshaft damper pulley.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "Crankshaft Damper Pulley")
2.
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