Kia Sportage: Rear Suspension System

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

Front Cross Member: Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Remove the front 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 bo ...

Components and Components Location

Components Location 1. Sub frame2. Assist arm3. Upper arm4. Lower arm5. Trailing arm6. Rear axle7. Coil spring8. Shock absorber9. Drive shaft10. Stabilizer11. Differential carrier Components ...

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Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other sharp object. To protect the surfaces of brightmetal parts from corrosion, apply a coating of wax or chrome preserv ...

Intake Manifold: Repair procedures
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the engine cover. 2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal (A). Tightening torque 4.0 ~ 6.0N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4lb-ft) 3. Remove the ai ...