Kia Stinger: Rear Suspension System / Rear Stabilizer Bar
Repair procedures
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)
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Be careful not to damage the wheel bolts when removing the wheel
and tire (A).
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2. |
Remove the brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake system - "Rear disc brake")
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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)
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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)
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Up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove
the rear shock absorber in no-load condition.
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5. |
Remove the propeller shaft.
(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Propeller shaft")
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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")
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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)
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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)
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9. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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10. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")
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1. |
Check the rear stabilizer bar for deformation.
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2. |
Check the rear stabilizer link ball joint for damage.
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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 - 9 ...
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. ...
Other information:
Your vehicle is equipped with driver's and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat
belts (retractor pretensioner and EFD (Emergency Fastening Device)). The pre-tensioner
seat belts may be activated, when a frontal collision is severe enough, together
with the air bags.
When the vehicle stops s ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Side repeater lamp
2. BCW Indicator
3. AVM Camera
4. Puddle lamp
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
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