Kia Sportage: Rear Upper Arm: Repair procedures

Third generation SL (2010â€“2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Rear Upper Arm: Repair procedures

Replacement

Remove the rear wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :

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

Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire (A).

Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear upper arm (A) with the rear axle.

Tightening torque :

2WD

137.3 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)

4WD

98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

[2WD]

[4WD]

Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear upper arm (A) with the sub frame.

Tightening torque :

2WD

137.3 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)

4WD

98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

[2WD]

[4WD]

Installation is the reverse of removal.

Install the rear upper arm so that the letter ''R'' can face the rear of vehicle.

Inspection

1.	Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

2.	Check the rear upper arm or damage and deformation.

3.	Check for all bolts and nut.

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