Kia Carens: Rear Suspension System / Rear Shock Absorber 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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Loosen the rear shock absorber (A) upper mounting bolt.
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Tightening torque :
49.0 ~ 63.7N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0lb-ft)
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Loosen the bolt and then remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the
torsion beam axle.
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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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Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration.
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Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal
resistance or unusual sound during operation.

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Disposal
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Fully extend the piston rod.
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Drill a hole on the (A) section to remove gas from the cylinder.

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The gas coming out is harmless but be careful of chips
that may tly when driling.
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Components
1. Shock absorber assembly
2. Dust cover
3. Bump stopper
4. Cup
5. Insulatol assembly
6. Lock nut
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Components
1. Spring upper pad
2. Spring
3. Spring lower pad
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Other information:
This indicator will illuminate when the engine enters the Idle Stop mode of the
ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.
When the automatic starting occurs, the auto stop indicator on the cluster will
blink for 5 seconds.
✽ NOTICE
When the engine automatically starts by the ISG system, some warning light ...
Component Location
1. Rear bumper beam assembly
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