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Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Rear Cross Member: Repair procedures

Replacement
1.
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

   
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire (A).
2.
Remove the parking brake cable.
(Refer to "Parking Brake System" in BR group)
3.
Loosen the bolt and then remove the trailing arm (A).
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

4.
Loosen the shock absorber mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque :
49.0 ~ 63.7N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0lb-ft)

5.
Remove the rear muffler.

6.
Loosen the bolt and then remove the propellar shaft (A).

7.
Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the rear cross member (A) with the frame.
Tightening torque :
156.9 ~ 176.5N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)

8.
Remove the rear lower arm.
(Refer to lower arm)
9.
Remove the rear shock absorber.
(Refer to rear shock absorber)
10.
Remove the rear upper arm.
(Refer to rear upper arm)
11.
Remove the trailing arm.
(Refer to trailing arm)
12.
Remove the rear assist arm.
(Refer to rear assist arm)
13.
Remove the drive shaft.
(Refer to "Rear Drive Shaft" in DS group)
14.
Remove the differential carrier.
(Refer to "Differential Carrier" in DS group)
15.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Trailing Arm: Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque : 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)     Be careful not to damage to the hub bol ...

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