Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Rear Upper Arm Removal

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4steps
~24min
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, then remove the rear upper arm (A). Tightening torque: 2WD 137.3 ~ 157 N·m N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft) 4WD 98.1 ~ 118 N·m N·m [2WD]
    [4WD]
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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