KIA Niro: Rear Axle Assembly / Rear Hub - Carrier
Components

- Disc
- Dust cover
- Rear hub
- Rear Knuckle
Rear Hub - Carrier / Repair Procedures
Removal
- Remove the tire (A).
Tightening torque : 107.9 - 127.5 N*m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf*m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb*ft)

Warning
Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the wheel and tire.
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector (A).

- Remove the parking brake calbe pin (A).

- Rotates the nut (A) in the counterclockwise direction and then remove the parking cable.

- Remove the rear brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")
- Remove the rear lower arm and assist arm bolt (A).
Tightening torque : 137.3 - 156.9 N*m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb-ft)

- Remove the rear upper arm bolt (A).
Tightening torque : 137.3 - 156.9 N*m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb-ft)

- Remove the trailing arm nuts (A).
Tightening torque : 137.3 - 156.9 N*m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb-ft)

- Remove the rear axle.
- Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")
Disassembly
- Remove the hub bolts (A).
Tightening torque : 88.2 - 107.8 N*m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf*m, 65.0 - 79.5 lb*ft)

- Remove the rear disc screw (A).
Tightening torque : 4.9 - 5.8 N*m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf*m, 3.6 - 4.3 Ib*ft)

- Remove the dust cover bolts (A).
Tightening torque : 6.8 - 10.7 N*m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf*m, 5.0 - 7.9 lb*ft)

Inspection
- Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.
- Check the rear axle carrier for cracks.
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Suspension System
Service
Data
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Alignment
Tightening
Torques
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number / IIIustration
/ Description
Troubleshooting - Suspension System
Symptom:
Heavy weight feeling on steering wheel
Expected cause - Countermeasure
Faulty on front wheel alignment - Adjust or
repair
Over rotation resistance of lower arm
ball joint - Replace
Over rotation resistance of strut
b
Front Suspension System
Front axle
Stabilizer bar
Gear box
Drive shaft
Subframe
Stabilizer link
Front lower arm
Front Strut Assembly Components and components location
Strut assembly
Insulator
Bearing
Spring upper pad
Spring
Dust cove
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Limitations of Remote Smart
Parking Assist
In the following circumstances, Remote
Smart Parking Assist performance to
park or exit the vehicle may be limited,
there may be a risk of collision, or
Remote Smart Parking Assist may turn
off. Park or exit the vehicle manually if
necessary.
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) is provided
to help prevent exiting the vehicle
with a rear passenger left in the vehicle.
Operation
Select Convenience → Rear Occupant
Alert on the Settings menu.
Alert operation
A: Check rear seat fo
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