Kia Stonic Quiz
Suspension

Rear Shock Absorber

In this manual: Suspension
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical — 49Engine Electrical — 15Emission control system — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 45Clutch System — 12Manual Transaxle System — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shafts and Axles — 9Suspension — 16Steering — 10restraint system — 15Braking system — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 89Rear Seat — 16Electrical System — 25Electrochromic Interior Rear View Mirror — 64Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 31
8steps
~48min
3/5difficulty
04080120160200127.594N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Components Location

COMPONENTS LOCATION

1. Shock Absorber
2. Dust Cover
3. Bump Stopper		 4. Damping Element
5. Bracket
6. Lock Nut

repair procedures

expansion

  1. Remove the wheel nuts, then remove the rear wheel and tire from the rear wheel hub.

    Tightening torque: 107.9 ~ 128 N·m

  2. Loosen the lower shock absorber bolt.

    Tightening torque. 98.0~118 N·m

  3. Loosen the bolts and remove the rear shock absorber.

    Tightening torque. 49.0~64 N·m

  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

TEST

  1. Inspect the rubber components for wear and aging.

  2. Push and pull the piston rod (A) while checking for roughness. Check the resistance and for abnormal noise.

Correct

  1. Fully extend the piston rod.

  2. Drill a hole in the spring strut body at area "A" to release the gas from the cylinder. Allow the gas to escape.

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