Kia Forte: Rear Suspension System - Multi link / Trailing 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. |
Remove the trailing arm.
(1) |
Loosen the trailing arm bolts (A) from the body.
Tightening torque :
98.1 - 117.7 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb·ft)
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(2) |
Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor wiring (A) by loosening
the bolt (B).
Tightening torque :
8.8 - 13.7 N·m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf·m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb·ft)
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(3) |
Remove the trailing arm (C) by loosening the bolts (D).
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. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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:
Tire specification and pressure label
The tires supplied on your new vehicle
are chosen to provide the best
performance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's
side center pillar gives the tire pressures
recommended for your vehicle.
Engine number
■ Gasoline engi ...
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb-socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp
assembly.
4. Remove the bulb fr ...