Kia Sorento: Rear Coil Spring Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the rear wheel and tire. (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel")

Remove the bolt (A) and nut and remove the rear shock absorber from the rear lower arm.

Tightening torque :

156.9 - 176.5 N·m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb·ft)

Suspension System — Rear Suspension System / Rear Coil Spring / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

Remove the bolt and nut (A) and then remove the rear lower arm from the rear axle.

Tightening torque :

156.9 - 176.5 N·m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb·ft)

Suspension System — Rear Suspension System / Rear Coil Spring / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

•	Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to control arm in no-load condition.

•	Before removing the rear lower arm, mark the position and direction of the bolt and washer before changing.

Remove the nut (A) and then disconnect the rear stabilizer bar link (B) from the rear lower arm.

Tightening torque :

78.4 - 98.0 N·m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf·m, 57.8 - 72.3 lb·ft)

Suspension System — Rear Suspension System / Rear Coil Spring / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

•	When removing the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.

•	Be careful not to damage the stabilizer bar link boots.

6.	Remove the rear coil spring (A).

Inspection

1.	Check the spring for distortion, aging or damage.

2.	Check the spring upper pad and lower pad for aging or damage.

Installation

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

2.	Check the alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")

Components 1. Spring upper pad2. Coil spring 3. Spring lower pad...

Removal 1. Disconnect the (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the rear wheel and tire. (Ref...

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