Kia Cadenza: Rear Suspension System / Rear Lower Arm Repair procedures

Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2025 Service Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Rear Lower Arm Repair procedures

Removal

Remove the rear 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 bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.

2.	Set up the transmission jack (A) under the lower arm (B).

Loosen the nut and then remove the rear stabilizer link (A) from the lower arm and subframe.

Tightening torque:

98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear lower arm (A) with the rear axle.

Tightening torque:

137.3~156.9N.m (14.0~16.0Kgf.m, 101.3~115.7lb-ft)

•	When removing the bolt, remove the upper arm in no-load condition by using the transmission jack.

Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear lower arm (A) from the sub frame.

Tightening torque:

107.9~117.7N.m (11.0~12.0Kgf.m, 79.6~86.8lb-ft)

•	When removing the bolt, remove the lower arm in no-load condition by using the transmission jack.

Inspection

1.	Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

2.	Check the rear lower arm for deformation.

3.	Check the coil spring and spring pad for deterioration and deformation.

4.	Check for all bolts and nut.

Rear Upper Arm Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove the rear 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 bolts wh ...

Rear Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Remove the rear 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 bolt ...

Other information:

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