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Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Rear Stabilizer Bar Removal

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5steps
~30min
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. On AWD vehicles, remove the rear differential assembly. (Refer to Propeller Shaft and Axle - "Rear Differential Carrier")
  3. Loosen the nut (A-1ea) and remove the rear stabilizer bar link (B). Tightening torque: 2WD 98.1 ~ 118 N·m N·m 4WD 98.1 ~ 118 N·m N·m [2WD]
    [4WD]
  4. Loosen the bolt and remove the rear stabilizer bar (A) from the subframe. Tightening torque: 2WD 44.1 ~ 54 N·m N·m 4WD 44.1 ~ 54 N·m N·m [2WD]
    [4WD]
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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