Kia Stinger: Rear Suspension System / Rear Shock Absorber
Components and components location

1. Lock nut
2. Rear insulator
3. Bumper stopper
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4. Dust cover
5. Shock absorber
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Repair procedures
1. |
Remove wheel nuts, rear wheel and tire (A) from hub.
Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
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Be careful not to damage the wheel bolts when removing the wheel
and tire (A).
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2. |
Loosen the rear shock absorber bolt & nut.
Tightening torque :
156.9 - 176.5 N·m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb·ft)
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Up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove
the shock absorber in no-load condition.
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3. |
Loosen the rear shock absorber upper bolts and the remove the rear shock
absorber.
Tightening torque :
63.7 - 78.4 N·m (6.5 - 8.0 kgf·m, 47.0 - 57.9 lb·ft)
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4. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Install at the empty vehicle height when it is assembled.
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1. |
Using SST (09546-3X100), loosen the shock absorber lock nut (A).
Tightening torque :
21.5 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft)
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2. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1. |
Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration.
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2. |
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal
resistance or unusual sound during operation.

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Disposal
1. |
Fully extend the piston rod.
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2. |
Drill a hole on the (A) section to remove gas from the cylinder.

The gas released is harmless but be careful of chips that may
stir up from drilling.
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Components and components location
Components Location
1. Rear upper arm rear
2. Rear upper arm front
3. Rear cross member
4. Rear differential
5. Rear stabi ...
Repair procedures
Removal
[Rear upper arm rear]
1.
Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check the tire pressure.
17(inch) : 245 + 7.0 kPa (36 + 1 psi)
18(inch) : 245 + 7.0 kPa (36 + 1 psi)
19(inch) : 245 + 7.0 kPa (36 + 1 psi)
Tire Rotation
Checking For Pull And
Wander
If the steering pulls to one ...
Components and components location
Components
Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram
[Radio + GPS]
[Radio + GPS + DAB]
[Radio + GNSS + E-Call]
Repair procedures
Removal
Roof antenna
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery termina ...