Kia Niro: Rear Suspension System / Rear Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures
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Disconnect the battery negative cable.
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2. |
Remove the wheel and tire.
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 nuts when removing the wheel
and tire.
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3. |
Loosen the rear stabilizer link bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
19.6 - 29.4 N·m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf·m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb·ft)
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Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to
remove the shock absorber in no-load condition.
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4. |
Loosen the bolts (A) and then remove the rear stabilizer bar.
Tightening torque:
44.1 - 53.9 N·m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf·m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb·ft)
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5. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1. |
Check the rear stabilizer bar for deformation.
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2. |
Check the rear stabilizer link ball joint for damage.
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m ( ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m ( ...