Kia Cee'd: Rear Suspension System / Trailing Arm Repair procedures

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Trailing Arm Repair procedures

Replacement

1.	Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub.

Tightening torque:

88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

•	Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

3.	Disconnent the parking brake cable. (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")

Loosen the bolt (B,C) & nut (D) and then remove the rear trailing arm (A) from the rear axle.

Tightening torque:

(B) 98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

(D) 44.1 ~ 53.9N.m(4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

5.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

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