Kia Rio: Rear Shock Absorber Replacement - Rear Suspension System - Suspension System - Kia Rio UB 2012-2025 Service ManualKia Rio: Rear Shock Absorber Replacement

1.
Remove the rear wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)


     
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.


2.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the torsion beam axle (B).

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


3.
Remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the frame by loosening the bolt.

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


4.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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