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Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Trailing Arm: Repair procedures

Replacement
1.
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).
2.
Loosen the nuts & bolts and then remove the trailing arm (A) from the rear axle.
Tightening torque
34.3 ~ 53.9N.m (3.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 39.8lb-ft)
[2WD]

[4WD]

3.
Loosen the parking brake cable bracket bolt (A) & height sensor bracket bolt (B).
[2WD]

[4WD]

4.
Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the trailing arm (A) with the frame.
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

5.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Rear Assist Arm: Repair procedures
Replacement 1. 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 bo ...

Rear Cross Member: Repair procedures
Replacement 1. 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 bo ...

Other Information:

Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the steering wheel isn’t locked. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral). Release the parking bake. Press the brake pedal with more force than usua ...

Changing tires
1.Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake firmly. 2.Place the transaxle shift lever in R (Reverse) with manual transaxle or P (Park) with automatic transaxle. 3.Activate the hazard w ...

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