Kia Stinger CK: Driveshaft and axle / Rear Axle Assembly

Components and components location
Components

1. Rear brake disc
2. Hub assembly
3. Dust cover
4. Rear knuckle

Repair procedures
Removal
1.

Remove wheel nuts, rear wheel and tire (A) from rear 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 rear 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 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)

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.

  

Use plastic hammer to avoid damaging on axle when the drive shaft is disassembled.

Do not pull or twist excessively to remove the axle when the drive shaft is disassembled.

13.

Loosen the bolts and then remove the rear hub assembly.

Tightening torque :

88.3 - 107.9 N·m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf·m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb·ft)

14.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

15.

Check the rear alignment.

(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")

Inspection
1.

Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.

2.

Check the rear axle carrier for cracks.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: CVVT (Continuous Variable Valve Timing) System

Description and operation Description Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) system advances or retards the valve timing of the intake and exhaust valve in accordance with the ECM control signal which is calculated by the engine speed and load. By controlling CVVT, the valve over-lap or under-lap occurs, which makes better fuel economy and reduces exhaust gases (NOx, HC) and improves engine performance through reduction of pumping loss, internal EGR effect, improvement of combustion stability, improvement of volumetric efficiency, and increase of expansion work.

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

Components and components location Components Location 1. Rear upper arm rear 2. Rear upper arm front 3. Rear cross member 4. Rear differential 5. Rear stabilizer bar 6. Rear shock absorber 7. Rear axle 8. Rear assist arm 9. Rear lower arm

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