Kia Carens. Manual — part 201

Suspension System

Front Suspension System - Front Shock Absorber

Suspension System

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

Component

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

Removal

1. Lift front of vehicle and support it with safety stands.

2. Remove wheel and tire.

3. Disconnect front flexible hose from the bracket.

4. Remove control link from the shock absorber assembly.

5. Remove four flange nuts.

6. Remove two flange bolts from the knuckle.

Installation

1. Place the shock absorber and tighten the four flange nuts.

Tightening torque : 27~38 lb-ft(37~52 N·m, 3.8~5.3 kg-m)

2. Tighten the two flange bolts.

Tightening torque : 69~86 lb-ft(93~117 N·m,9.5~119 kg-m)

3. Install the control link to the shock absorber.

Tightening torque : 32~45 lb-ft(43~61 N·m, 4.4~6.2 kg-m)

4. Connect front flexible hose to the bracket.

5. Install the wheel and tire.

6. Lower vehicle and recheck caster, camber.

Readjust if necessary. (Refer to Front wheel alignment)

Suspension System

Front Suspension System - Front Lower Arm

Suspension System