KIA Niro: 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.
- Remove the parking brake cable pin (A).
- Rotates the nut (A) in the counterclockwise direction and then remove the parking cable.
- Loosen the parking brake cable nuts (A) and trailing arm nuts (B).
Tightening torque: (A) 6.8 - 10.7 N*m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf*m, 5.0 - 7.9 lb*ft) (B) 137.3 - 156.9 N*m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf*m, 101.3 - 115.7 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 parking brake cable bracket bolt (A) and trailing arm bolts (B) and then remove the trailing arm.
(A) 8.8 - 13.7 N*m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf*m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb*ft)
(B) 98.0 - 117.6 N*m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf*m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb*ft)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Coil Spring 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 lower arm bolt (A), rear shock absorber bolt (B) and stabilizer link bolt (C) and then remove the rear coil spring.
Tightening torque: (A) 107.9 - 117.7 N.m (11.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 86.8 lb-ft) (B) 98.0 - 117.6 N*m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf*m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb*ft) (C) 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.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")
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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.
Tire Repair procedures
Warning
Using tires and wheel other than the recommended sizes could cause
unusual handling characteristics
and poor vehicle control, resulting in a serious accident.
Measure the tread depth of the tires.
Tread depth (limit) : 1.6 mm (0.06
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Measuring insulation resistance using an insulation tester
Warning
Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and
Caution" before doing any work related with the high
voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in
serious electrical injuries.
Be sure to
Fender
Fender assembly
Fender / Repair Procedures
Replacement
Warning
Be careful not to damage the fender and body.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
Remove the head
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