Kia Sportage: Components and Components Location | Rear Shock Absorber
Components Location
- Sub frame
- Assist arm
- Upper arm
- Lower arm
- Trailing arm
- Rear axle
- Coil spring
- Shock absorber
- Drive shaft
- Stabilizer
- Differential carrier
Components
(2WD)
- Sub frame
- Lower arm
- Trailing arm
- Shock absorber
- Assist arm
- Upper arm
- Stabilizer bar
(4WD)
- Sub frame
- Assist arm
- Trailing arm
- Upper arm
- Lower arm
- Stabilizer bar
Rear Shock Absorber
Components and Components Location
Components
- Self locking nut
- Bracket assembly
- Bumper rubber
- Dust cover
- Shock absorber
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)
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire (A).
2. Loosen the bolt & nut and then disconnect the shock absorber (A) with the rear axle.
Tightening torque: 137.3 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)
3. Loosen the shock absorber mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 63.7N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0lb-ft)
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Inspection
1. Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration.
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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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)
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts
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Description and Operation
Description
Input speed sensor is a vital unit that measures the rate of rotation of the
input shaft inside the transaxle and delivers
the readings to the TCM. The sensor provides critical input data that's used in
feedback control, damper clutch
control,
Component Location Index
Engine Room
Condenser
Receiver-drier
Compressor
Expansion Valve
Service port (High)
Service port (Low)
А/С Pressure
Transducer
Interior
Compressor Oil
Repair procedures
Oil Specification
1. The HFC-134a system req