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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Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
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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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Remove the both sides rear shock absorber (A) from the frame by loosening
the bolt.
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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:
Harness Connector [M/T]
ECM Terminal Function (M/T)
Connector [C100-AM]
Pin No.
Description
Connected to
1
Injector (Cylinder #3) [High] control output
Injector (Cylinder #3)
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Removal
1.
Remove the fuel filler neck assembly after unscrewing the mounting bolts
(A).
2.
Lift the vehicle.
3.
Remove the left - rear wheel & tire and the wheel house.
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