Kia Carens: Rear Suspension System / Rear Coil Spring Repair procedures
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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it
is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque :
88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing
the rear wheel and tire (A).
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3. |
Remove the both sides rear shock absorber (A) from the frame by loosening
the bolt.
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
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4. |
Pull the torslon beam axle in the direction of a down and then remove
the coil spring.
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5. |
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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1. |
Check the coil spring for crack and deformation.
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2. |
Check the coil spring pad for damage and deformation.
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Components
1. Spring upper pad
2. Spring
3. Spring lower pad
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Components
1. Rear torsion beam axle
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Other information:
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the temperature control actuator connector.
3.
Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the cool position
when connecting 12V ...
Inspection
Front Door Lock Module Inspection
1.
Remove the front door trim.
(Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim")
2.
Remove the front door module.
(Refer to Body - "Front Door Module")
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