Rear Stabilizer Bar: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Kia Sedona and 2006 Kia Sedona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the rear stabilizer link (A) nut (B) to the stabilizer bar assembly.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

50-65 (5.0-6.5, 36.2-47.0)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Link And Nut
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Install the bushing (B) on the stabilizer bar (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Bushing And Stabilizer Bar
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NOTE: Bring clamp (C) of stabilizer bar (A) into contact with bushing (B).
One side bracket should be temporarily tightened, and then install the bushing on the opposite side.
Install the stabilizer bracket (A) bolt (B) to the cross member.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

39-60 (3.9-6.0, 28.2-43.4)

Fig 3: Identifying Left/Right Mounting Nuts Of Rear Stabilizer Bar Brackets
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Install the stabilizer link (B) nut (C) to the trailing arm (A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

50-65 (5.0-6.5, 36.2-47.0)

Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Link And Nut
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Repeat step 4 and 5 for the other side.
Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the rear hub (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

90-110 (9-11, 65.1-79.5)

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Wheel & Tire, Rear Hub And Hub Bolts
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the rear wheel and tire (A).