Kia Rio: Rear Suspension System / Rear Shock Absorber

Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Service Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Rear Shock Absorber

Components and components location

Components

1. Shock absorber assembly
2. Dust cover
3. Bumper stopper

4. Insulator
5. Retainer
6. Lock nut

Repair procedures

Removal

Remove wheel nuts, rear wheel and tire from rear hub.

Tightening torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)

Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the wheel and tire

Loosen the shock absorber lower bolt.

Tightening torque:

98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb·ft)

Set up the transmission jack under the torsion beam in order to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition.

Loosen the bolts and then remove the rear shock apsorber.

Tightening torque:

49.0 - 63.7 N·m (5.0-6.5 kgf·m, 36.2-47.0 lb·ft)

4.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

1.	Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration.

2.	Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.

Disposal

1.	Fully extend the piston rod.

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.

Rear Suspension System

Components and components location Components [Drum Type] 1. Torsion beam axle 2. Rear spring 3. Rear drum brake disc [Disc Type ...

Rear Coil Spring

Repair procedures Removal 1. Remove wheel nuts, rear wheel and tire from rear hub. Tightening torque: 107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79 ...

Other information:

Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Owners Manual: Climate control air filter

The climate control air filter installed behind the glove box filters the dust or other pollutants that come into the vehicle from the outside through the heating and air conditioning system. If dust or other pollutants accumulate in the filter over a period of time, the air flow from the ai ...

Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Service Manual: CVVT & Camshaft

Description and operation Description Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) system advances or retards the valve timing of the intake and exhaust valve in accordance with the ECM control signal which is calculated by the engine speed and load. By controlling CVVT, the valve ove ...