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Kia Sorento: Rear Lower Arm Repair procedures - Rear Suspension System - Suspension SystemKia Sorento: Rear Lower Arm Repair procedures

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Rear Lower Arm Repair procedures

Removal
1.
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel")
3.
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 Lower Arm / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

4.
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 Lower Arm / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

Note
•
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.
5.
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 Lower Arm / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

Note
•
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).

Suspension System — Rear Suspension System / Rear Lower Arm / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

7.
Remove bolt (A), nut (B) and washer (C) and remove rear lower arm (D).
Tightening torque :
137.3 - 156.9 N·m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb·ft)

Suspension System — Rear Suspension System / Rear Lower Arm / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

Inspection
1.
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2.
Check the rear lower arm for deformation.
3.
Check the coil spring and spring pad for deterioration and deformation.
4.
Check all bolts and nuts.
Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
2.
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")
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