Kia Sorento: Rear Upper Arm Removal - Rear Suspension System - Suspension System - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Sorento: Rear Upper Arm Removal

Second Generation XM (2011-2026) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / 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)

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

2.
Support the rear lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the illustration.
  
Certainly install Jack as being danger because of the tension.

3.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear upper arm (A).

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]

4.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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