Kia Sorento Owner's Manual Quiz
Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Rear Coil Spring Removal

In this manual: Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Kia Sorento XM Owner's Manual. — 168Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual — 1285
5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
04080120160200107.880N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 5
  1. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.2 ~ 108 N·m

  2. Support the rear lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the illustration.
  3. Remove the spring (A), upper pad (B) and lower pad (C).

    Tightening torque: 137.3 - 157 N·m N·m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 - 115.7 ft-lbf)

  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  5. Check the wheel alignment. (Refer to Tires/Wheels – Wheel Alignment)

Test yourself

A quick Kia Sorento Owner's Manual quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.