Kia Rio: Rear Suspension System / Rear Coil Spring
Repair procedures
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, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
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Be careful not to damage to the wheel nuts when removing the
wheel and tire.
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2. |
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)
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Set up the transmission jack under the torsion beam in order
to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition.
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3. |
Remove the rear coil spring.
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4. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Shock absorber assembly
2. Dust cover
3. Bumper stopper
4. Insulator
5. Retainer
6. Lock nut
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Components and components location
Components
1. Torsion beam
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove wheel nuts, rear wheel and tire fr ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover").
2.
Remove the ATF drain plug (A), allow the fluid to drain out and then
reinstall the drain plug.
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Impact sensing door unlock system (if equipped)
All doors will automatically unlock when an impact causes the air bags to deploy.
Auto door lock/unlock feature (if equipped)
• All doors will automatically lock when the transmission shift lever is shifted
out of P (Park). • All doors will au ...