Kia Forte: Rear Suspension System - Multi link / Rear Stabilizer Bar
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 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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3. |
Remove the stabilizer bar (A) from the rear cross member by loosening
the bolts.
Tightening torque :
44.1 - 53.9 N·m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf·m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb·ft)
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4. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1. |
Check the rear stabilizer bar for deformation.
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2. |
Check the rear stabilizer link ball joint for 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, 79.6 ...
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:
Components and components location
Components
1. Water Jacket Seperator
Repair procedures
Remove and Installation
1.
Remove the cylinder head assembly.
(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "Cylinder Head")
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ESC ON condition
When the ignition is turned
ON, ESC and ESC OFF
indicator lights illuminate for
approximately 3 seconds,
then ESC is turned on.
Press the ESC OFF button
for at least half a second
after turning the ignition
ON to turn ESC off.
(ESC OFF indicator will ...