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: Front Door Belt Outside Weatherstrip

Repair procedures Replacement    Put on gloves to protect your hands.    • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or using a prying trim tool, wrap protective tap around the tool and related parts to prevent damage.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Shift to P to edit settings

This warning message appears if you try to adjust the User Settings while driving. For your safety, change the User Settings after parking the vehicle, applying the parking brake and pressing the parking “P” button. Head-Up Display (HUD) Enable Head-Up Display : If this item is checked, Head-Up Display will be activated. Display Height : Adjust the height of the HUD image on the windshield glass.

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