Kia Sorento: Rear Shock Absorber Installation - Rear Suspension System - Suspension System - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2025 Service ManualKia Sorento: Rear Shock Absorber Installation

Second Generation XM (2011-2025) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2025 Service Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Rear Shock Absorber Installation

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Installation is the reverse of removal.
  
After checking the distance 454±10mm (17.8740±0.3937 in.) between the wheel housing garnish (A) and the hub assembly (B) as shown in the illustration, tighten the mounting bolts and nuts of rear chassis part with specified torque.

Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
1. Check the rubber parts for damage or deterioration. 2. Check the shock absorber for abnormal resistance or unusual sounds. ...

Rear Upper Arm Removal
1. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub . Tightening torque : 88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft) ...

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Anti-Pinch Strip Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the tailgate side trim (A). (R ...

Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor Installation
1. Install in the reverse order of removal.    • ...

Specification
Accelerator Position Output Voltage (V) APS1 APS2 C.T 0.7 ~ 0.8 0.275 ~ 0.475 W.O.T 3.8 ~ 4.4 1.75 ~ 2.35 ...

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