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.
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.
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.
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
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1. |
Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration.
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2. |
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:
Components
1. BSD warning lamp
2. Side repeater lamp
3. Puddle lamp
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Description
According to driving environment and loading state of vehicle, head lamp lighting
direction is changed to keep the driver's visibility range and to protect the
driver's vision from glare, aiming at safety driving.
Sensor integrated ECU mounting on t ...