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:
The sensitivity of vehicle speed when following the front vehicle to maintain
the set distance can be adjusted. Go to the User Settings Mode (Driver Assistance)
and select SCC (Smart Cruise Control). You may select one of the three stages you
prefer.
• Slow:
Vehicle speed to the vehicle ah ...
Repair procedures
Service Adjustment Procedure
Steering Wheel Play
Inspection
1.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight
ahead.
2.
Measure the distance that the steering wheel can be turned with out moving
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