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.
Rear Shock Absorber Components
   • Must completely be tigtened at the curb position of vehicle when assemble shock ...

Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
1. Check the components for damage or deformation. 2. Compress and extend the piston and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unus ...

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General Information
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Lubricants
Items Recommnend lubricant Quantity Transaxle gear oil SAE 75W/85 1.8 ~1.9L (0.48 ~0.50 U.S.gal., 1.90 ~ 2.0 U.S. qt., 1.58 ~ 1.67 lmp qt.) ...

Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal. Canister installation bolt/nut: 19.6 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 21.7 lb-ft) ...

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