Kia Forte BD Quiz
Suspension System

Rear Stabilizer Bar

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
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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. Disconnect the rear stabilizer link (A) by loosening the nut.

    Tightening torque: 58.8–78 N·m

  3. Remove the rear stabilizer bar (A) from the rear crossmember by loosening the bolts.

    Tightening Torque: 44.1–54 N·m

  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

  1. Check the rear stabilizer bar for deformation.

  2. Check the ball joint of the rear stabilizer link for damage.

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