Kia Forte BD Quiz
Suspension System

Rear Cross Member

In this manual: Suspension System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
17steps
~102min
4/5difficulty
04080120160200127.594N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

  2. Remove the rear brake assembly.

    (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")

    (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Drum Brake")

  3. Remove the trailing arm.

    (Refer to Rear Suspension System - Trailing Arm).

  4. Remove the rear support assembly.

    (Refer to Driveshaft and Axle — Rear Hub — Carrier)

  5. Remove the rear muffler.

    D 1.6 TCI-NEW U (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - Muffler)

    G 1.6 MPI GAMMA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - Muffler)

    G 1.6 T-GDI GAMMA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - Muffler)

    G 2.0 MPI NU (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - Muffler)

  6. Remove the rear stabilizer bar.

    (Refer to Rear Suspension System - Rear Stabilizer Bar)

  7. Support the rear crossmember (A) with a jack and remove the rear crossmember bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque: 156.9 - 176 N·m

  8. Remove the rear crossmember (A).

  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  10. Check the wheel alignment.

    (Refer to Rear Suspension System — Rear Wheel Alignment)

Inspection

  1. Inspect the bushing for wear and damage.

  2. Inspect the rear crossmember for deformation.

  3. Check that all bolts and nuts are installed.

Disassembly

  1. Remove the rear upper arm (A) by loosening the bolt and nut (B).

    Tightening torque: 137.3–157 N·m

  2. Remove the rear trailing arm (A) by loosening the bolt and nut (B).

    Tightening torque: 107.9–118 N·m

  3. Remove the lower arm (A) by loosening the bolt and nut (B).

    Tightening torque: 107.9–118 N·m

  4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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