Kia Sportage: Rear Cross Member: Repair procedures| Replacement |
| 1. |
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
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| 2. |
Remove the parking brake cable.
(Refer to "Parking Brake System" in BR group) |
| 3. |
Loosen the bolt and then remove the trailing arm (A).
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| 4. |
Loosen the shock absorber mounting bolts (A).
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| 5. |
Remove the rear muffler.
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| 6. |
Loosen the bolt and then remove the propellar shaft (A).
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| 7. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the rear cross member (A) with the frame.
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| 8. |
Remove the rear lower arm.
(Refer to lower arm) |
| 9. |
Remove the rear shock absorber.
(Refer to rear shock absorber) |
| 10. |
Remove the rear upper arm.
(Refer to rear upper arm) |
| 11. |
Remove the trailing arm.
(Refer to trailing arm) |
| 12. |
Remove the rear assist arm.
(Refer to rear assist arm) |
| 13. |
Remove the drive shaft.
(Refer to "Rear Drive Shaft" in DS group) |
| 14. |
Remove the differential carrier.
(Refer to "Differential Carrier" in DS group) |
| 15. |
Installation is the reverse of removal. |
Trailing Arm: Repair procedures
Tires/WheelsRocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, first
turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around your front wheels.
Then, shift back and forth betwe ...
Front Bumper: Repair procedures
Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trip pieces to without marring the surface ...