Kia Cee'd: Rear Suspension System / Rear Cross Member Repair procedures

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Rear Cross Member 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.	Remove the rear shock absorber. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Shock Absorber")

4.	Remove the rear upper arm. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear upper arm")

5.	Remove the rear lower arm. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear lower arm")

6.	Remove the trailing arm. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Trailing arm")

7.	Remove the rear assist arm. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear assist arm")

8.	Remove the muffler. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Center muffler")

Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the rear cross member (A) from the frame.

Tightening torque:

156.9 ~ 176.5N.m(16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7~130.2lb-ft)

10.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Trailing Arm Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. 2. Remove the rear wh ...

Tires/Wheels

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