Kia Stinger CK: Rear Suspension System / Rear Stabilizer Bar

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 brake caliper.

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

3.

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)

4.

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)

  

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

5.

Remove the propeller shaft.

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

6.

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")

7.

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)

8.

Loosen the stabilizer bar nuts & bolts and then remove the stabilizer bar.

Tightening torque :

49.0 - 63.7 N·m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf·m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb·ft)

9.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

10.

Check the alignment.

(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")

Inspection
1.

Check the rear stabilizer bar for deformation.

2.

Check the rear stabilizer link ball joint for damage.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module

Description and operation Description Installed inside the crash pad, the passenger airbag (PAB) protects the front passenger in the event of a frontal crash. The SRSCM determines if and when to deploy the PAB.    Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module (squib) even if you are using the specified tester.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Lighting System

Specifications Specification Item Type Bulb Watt (W) Front Headlamp Halogen type Low/High HB3 HL+ 60 Front turn signal lamp PY21W LL 21 DRL / Position lamp LED LED LED type Low/High LED LED Front turn signal lamp

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