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

Removal
[2WD]
1.
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the and nuts (A) and then disconnect the rear stabilizer bar link 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 Stabilizer Bar / 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.
3.
Remove the bracket mounting bolts and then remove the stabilizer bar (A).
Tightening torque :
63.7 - 73.5 N·m (6.5 - 7.5 kgf·m, 47.0 - 54.2 lb·ft)

Suspension System — Rear Suspension System / Rear Stabilizer Bar / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

[AWD]
1.
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the and nut (A) and then disconnect the rear stabilizer bar link 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 Stabilizer Bar / 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.
3.
Remove the rear differential carrier assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Rear differential carrier")
4.
Remove the bracket mounting bolts (A) and nuts (B) and remove the rear stabilizer bar (C).
Tightening torque :
63.7 - 73.5 N·m (6.5 - 7.5 kgf·m, 47.0 - 54.2 lb·ft)

Suspension System — Rear Suspension System / Rear Stabilizer Bar / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

Inspection
1.
Check the rear stabilizer bar for deformation.
2.
Check the rear stabilizer bar link ball joint for damage.
Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
2.
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")
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