Kia Rio YB Quiz
Suspension System

Rear shock absorber

In this manual: Suspension System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 9Engine Control System/Fuel System — 30Clutch System — 10Manual Transmission — 10Automatic Transmission — 23Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 14Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 115Body Electrical System — 84Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 28
8steps
~48min
3/5difficulty
04080120160200127.594N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Shock Absorber Assembly
2. Dust Cover
3. Bump Stopper		 4. Insulator
5. Retainer
6. Lock Nut

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Remove the wheel nuts, rear wheel and tire from the rear 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. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

  1. Inspect the rubber components for wear and deterioration.

  2. Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check for abnormal resistance or unusual noise during operation.

Disposal

  1. Fully extend the piston rod.

  2. Drill a hole in the section (A) to release the gas from the cylinder.

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