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Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Rear Lower Arm Removal

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6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
04080120160200107.880N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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  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. Loosen the bolt and nut and remove the rear lower arm (A) from the rear axle.

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

  4. Loosen the bolt and nut, then remove the rear lower arm (B) from the subframe (A).

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

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

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