Kia Sorento: Rear Assist Arm Removal - Rear Suspension System - Suspension System - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Service ManualKia Sorento: Rear Assist Arm Removal

Second Generation XM (2011-2023) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Service Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Rear Assist 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.
Remove the sprit pin and castle nut or bolt and then disconnect the rear assist arm (A) from the rear axle.

Tightening torque :
2WD & 4WD
44.1 ~ 53.9N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

[2WD]

[4WD]

3.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear assist 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
137.3 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)

[2WD]

[4WD]

4.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Trailing Arm Replacement
1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque : 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) ...

Rear Assist Arm Inspection
1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. 2. Check the rear assist arm for deformation. ...

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