Kia Stinger CK: Rear Suspension System / Rear Lower Arm

Repair procedures
Removal
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 rear lower arm cover (A).

3.

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

Tightening torque :

156.9 - 176.5 N·m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb·ft)

  

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

4.

Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear lower arm.

Tightening torque:

137.3 - 156.9 N·m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb·ft)

5.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

  

Install at the empty vehicle height when it is assembled.

6.

Check the alignment.

(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")

Inspection
1.

Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

2.

Check the rear lower arm for deformation.

3.

Check the coil spring and spring pad for deterioration and deformation.

4.

Check for all bolts and nuts.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Muffler

Components and components location Components 1. Front muffler 2. Front muffler bracket (2WD) 3. Front muffler bracket (AWD) 4. Center muffler 5. Rear muffler (RH) 6. Rear muffler (LH) 7. Rear muffler bracket 8. Rubber hanger 9. Gasket Repair procedures Removal and Installation Front Muffler 1.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Hood

Opening the hood 1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly. Only open the hood with the vehicle on a flat surface, engine is turned off, shift lever placed in P (Park) position and setting the parking brake. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secondary latch (1) left side of the hood center and lift the hood (2).

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