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Repair procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the rear wheel & tire

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Wheel And Tire
    G08321899Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the stabilizer link (A) loosening the nut (B) and (C).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Link And Nut
    G08321900Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.