Kia Stinger CK: Driveshaft and axle / Rear Driveshaft Assembly

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 nuts when removing the wheel and tire (A).

2.

Remove the rear brake caliper.

(Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")

3.

Remove the split pin (A) from the rear hub and loosen the hub nut (B).

4.

Remove the rear lower arm cover (A).

5.

Remove the wheel speed sensor.

Tightening torque :

6.9 - 10.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf·m, 5.1 - 7.9 lb·ft)

6.

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)

  

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

7.

Loosen the rear lower arm bolt & nut and then separate the rear 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)

8.

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

Tightening torque :

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

9.

Loosen the bolt (A) and then separate the rear assist arm from the rear axle.

Tightening torque :

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

10.

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

Tightening torque :

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

11.

Loosen the rear upper arm rear bolt & nut (A) and then separate the rear upper arm rear.

Tightening torque :

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

12.

Separate the rear drive shaft from the knuckle.

13.

Using pry bar, remove the rear drive shaft from the rear differential.

14.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Drive mode integrated control system

The drive mode may be selected according to the driver's preference or road condition. The mode changes whenever the DRIVE MODE button is turned. SMART mode : SMART mode automatically adjusts the driving mode (ECO ↔ COMFORT ↔ SPORT) in accordance with the driver's driving habits. COMFORT mode : COMFORT mode provides smooth driving and a comfortable ride.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Transfer Fluid

Specifications Lubricant Item Defined lubricant Capacity Transfer oil Exclusive oil for transfer case ATF SHELL TF0870B 0.820L (0.217 U.S gal., 0.87 U.S.qt., 0.72 Imp.qt.) Repair procedures Inspection    Prohibition on checking, refilling and replacing the transfer case oil – Do not check, refill and replace the transfer case oil because transfer case (ATF SHELL TF0870B) is filled when coming out of the factory.

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