Kia Stinger CK: Rear Suspension System / Rear Upper Arm

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Rear Upper Arm

Repair procedures
Removal

[Rear upper arm rear]

1.

Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub.

Tightening torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)

  

Be careful not to damage the wheel bolts when removing the wheel and tire (A).
2.

Loosen the rear upper arm bolt & nut and then separate the rear upper arm rear from the rear axle.

Tightening torque :

117.7 - 132.4 N·m (12.0 - 13.5 kgf·m, 86.8 - 97.6 lb·ft)

  

Up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove the rear upper arm in no-load condition.
3.

Loosen the upper arm rear bolt and then remove the rear upper arm.

Tightening torque :

117.7 - 132.4 N·m (12.0 - 13.5 kgf·m, 86.8 - 97.6 lb·ft)

4.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

  

Install at the empty vehicle height when it is assembled.

[Rear upper arm front]

1.

Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub.

Tightening torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)

  

Be careful not to damage the wheel bolts when removing the wheel and tire (A).
2.

Remove the brake caliper.

(Refer to Brake system - "Rear disc brake")

3.

Disconnect the EPB connector (A).
4.

Loosen the stabilizer link nut and then separate the rear axle.

Tightening torque :

98.1 - 117.7 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb·ft)

5.

Loosen the rear upper front bolt & nut from the rear axle.

Tightening torque :

117.7 - 132.4 N·m (12.0 - 13.5 kgf·m, 86.8 - 97.6 lb·ft)

6.

Loosen the rear shock absorber upper bolts and the remove the rear shock absorber.

Tightening torque :

63.7 - 78.4 N·m (6.5 - 8.0 kgf·m, 47.0 - 57.9 lb·ft)

7.

Remove the propeller shaft.

(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Propeller shaft")

8.

Remove the rear muffler.

D 2.2 R VGT (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")

G 2.0 T-GDI THETA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")

G 3.3 T-GDI LAMBDA II (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Muffler")

9.

Loosen the rear cross member nuts & bolts and then remove the rear cross member.

Tightening torque :

(A,C) : 176.5 - 196.1 N·m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf·m, 130.2 - 144.7 lb·ft)

(B) : 44.1 - 58.8 N·m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf·m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb·ft)

10.

Loosen the rear upper arm front nut & bolt and then remove the rear upper arm front from the rear cross member.

Tightening torque :

117.7 - 132.4 N·m (12.0 - 13.5 kgf·m, 86.8 - 97.6 lb·ft)

11.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

  

Install at the empty vehicle height when it is assembled.
12.

Check the alignment.

(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")

Inspection
1.

Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2.

Check the ball joint for rotating torque.

Rear Shock Absorber

Rear Assist Arm

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