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

1. Shock absorber assembly
2. Dust cover
3. Bumper stopper
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4. Insulator
5. Retainer
6. Lock nut
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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 the hub bolts 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. |
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)
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4. |
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
[Drum Type]
1. Torsion beam axle
2. Rear spring
3. Rear drum brake disc
[Disc Type ...
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:
When the amount of refrigerant is low, the performance of the air conditioning
is reduced. Overfilling also has a negative influence on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is found, have the system inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
The refrigerant label is loca ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check for continuity between terminals. If the continuity is not as specified,
replace the hazard lamp switch.
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