Trailing Arm: 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 connecting bolt (B) between the trailing arm (A) and the bracket.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

160-180 (16-18, 115.7-130.2)

Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Bolt, Trailing Arm And Bracket
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Install the trailing arm bracket (A) mounting bolts (B) from the body.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

80-110 (8-11, 57.9-79.5)

Fig 2: Identifying Trailing Arm Bracket And Mounting Bolts
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Install the trailing arm (A) mounting nuts (B) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

80-100 (8-10, 57.9-72.3)

Fig 3: Identifying Trailing Arm And Mounting Nuts
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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, Nut And Trailing Arm
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Remove the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) and the parking brake wire's bracket bolt (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

7-11 (0.7-1.1, 5.1-8.0)

Fig 5: Identifying Parking Brake Wire's Bracket Bolt
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Install the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) from the body and the connector.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

7-11 (0.7-1.1, 5.1-8.0)

Fig 6: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Wire's Bracket Bolt
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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 7: 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).