KIA Niro: Rear Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures
Removal
- Disconnect the battery negative cable.
- Remove the wheel and tire.
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.
- Loosen the rear stabilizer link bolt (A).
Tightening torque: 19.6 - 29.4 N*m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf*m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb*ft)
Warning
Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition.
- Loosen the bolts (A) and then remove the rear stabilizer bar.
Tightening torque: 44.1 - 53.9 N*m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf*m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb*ft)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inspection
- Check the rear stabilizer bar for deformation.
- Check the rear stabilizer link ball joint for damage.
Rear Assist Arm Repair procedures
Removal
- Disconnect the battery negative cable.
- Remove the wheel and tire.
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.
- Loosen the bolts (A,B) and then remove the rear assist arm.
Tightening torque: (A) 137.3 - 156.9 N*m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf*m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb*ft) (B) 107.9 - 117.7 N*m (11.0 - 12.0 kgf*m, 79.6 - 86.8 lb*ft)
Warning
Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")
Inspection
- Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
- Check all bolts and nut.
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Trailing Arm Repair procedures
Removal
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the wheel and tire.
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.
Rear Cross Member Repair procedures
Removal
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the wheel and tire.
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.
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Vehicle Stabilization
Use standard stabilization (cribbing) points, as shown beside. Always be sure
to connect to a structural member of the vehicle and
avoid placing cribbing under high voltage cables, fuel lines and other areas not
normally considered acceptable.
Operating climate control system
Left-hand drive
Right-hand drive
Operating climate control system- (Kia Niro Hybrid only)
Operating climate control system- (Kia Niro EV only)
Operation
Start the vehicle.
Set the mode-selection buttons as
desired. To impr
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