Kia Stinger CK: 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.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Tire replacement

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear Indicator (A) will appear as a solid band across the tread. This shows there is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread left on the tire. Replace the tire when this happens. Do not wait for the band to appear across the entire tread before replacing the tire. The ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) works by comparing the speed of the wheels.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Side Airbag (SAB) Module

Description and operation Description Installed inside the front seat, the side airbags (SAB) protect the driver and front passenger from danger in the event of a side crash. The SRSCM determines deployment of side airbag based on Side Impact Sensor (SIS) signal.    Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module (squib) even if you are using the specified tester.

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