Kia Sportage: Rear Stabilizer Bar: Repair procedures

Kia Sportage Service & Repair Manual (3rd Generation, SL; 2011-2016) / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Rear Stabilizer Bar: Repair procedures

Replacement

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 front wheel & tire (A).

Loosen the nut and then remove the rear stabilizer link (B) with the rear lower arm (A).

Tightening torque :

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

Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the stabilizer bar (A) with the sub frame.

Tightening torque :

44.1 ~ 53.9N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

4.	Installation is the reverse of removal.

Inspection

1.	Check the rear stabilizer bar for deformation.

2.	Check the rear stabilizer link ball joint for damage.

Rear Lower Arm: 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 bol...

Rear Assist Arm: 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 bo...

Kia Sportage: Rear Stabilizer Bar: Repair procedures

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