Kia Cadenza VG Owner's Manual Quiz
Suspension System

Rear Crossmember Repair Procedures

In this manual: Suspension System
General Information — 15Engine Mechanical System — 95Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 115Automatic Transmission — 91Drive Shaft and Axle — 13Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 46Brake System — 43Body (Interior and Exterior) — 51Body Electrical System — 245Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
04080120160200107.980N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Remove the rear wheel and tire.

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m
    Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire.
  2. Remove the rear lower arm. (See Rear Suspension System - "Rear Lower Arm")
  3. Remove the rear shock absorber. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Shock Absorber").
  4. Remove the rear upper arm. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Upper Arm")
  5. Remove the longitudinal arm. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Longitudinal Arm").
  6. Remove the rear trailing arm. (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "Rear Trailing Arm")
  7. Remove the rear muffler.
  8. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the rear crossmember from the frame.

    Tightening torque: 156.9 ~ 176 N·m

  9. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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