Kia Forte BD Quiz
Suspension System

Trailing Arm

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
3steps
~18min
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. Remove the trailing arm.

    1. Loosen the trailing arm mounting bolts (A) from the body.

      Tightening torque: 98.1 - 118 N·m

    2. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor wire (A) by loosening the bolt (B).

      Tightening torque: 8.8–13.7 N·m

    3. Remove the trailing arm (C) by loosening the bolts (D).

      Tightening torque: 137.3–157 N·m

  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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