Kia Sorento: Trailing Arm Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.

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

Remove the nuts (A) and remove the trailing arm (B).

Tightening torque :

98.1 - 117.7 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb·ft)

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

4.	Remove the rear wheel speed sensor harness fixing fasner (A).

Remove the bracket mounting nuts (A) and bolt (B) and remove the rear wheel speed sensor harness (C).

Tightening torque

Nuts (A) : 6.9 - 10.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf·m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb·ft)

Bolt (B) : 12.7 - 16.6 N·m (1.3 - 1.7 kgf·m, 9.4 - 12.2 lb·ft)

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

Remove the mounting bolts (A) and remove the trailing arm (B).

Tightening torque :

117.7 - 137.3 N·m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf·m, 86.8 - 101.3 lb·ft)

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

Inspection

1.	Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

2.	Check the trailing arm for deformation.

3.	Check for all bolts and nuts.

Installation

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

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

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