Kia Rio: Rear Shock Absorber Replacement - Rear Suspension System - Suspension System - Kia Rio UB 2012-2026 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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Installation
   • Install the component with the specified torques. • ...

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Components
1. Shoe hold down pin 2. Shoe adjuster 3. Upper return spring 4. Adjusting lever 5. Shoe 6. Adjusting spring 7. Lower return spring 8. Shoe hold spring ...

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