Kia Carnival (2009+). Manual — part 91

Suspension System

Rear Suspension System - Rear Lower Arm

Suspension System

2009 > G 3.8 DOHC >

COMPONENTS

2009 > G 3.8 DOHC >

REMOVAL

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub (B).

Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

3. Remove the lower arm bolt (B) from the rear knuckle, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in

the illustration. Loosen the lower arm bolt (C) from the cross member.

4. Remove the spring (A), the lower seat, and the upper pad.

5. Remove the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B) from the cross member (C).

INSTALLATION

1. Pretighten the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B) to the cross member.

2. Install the spring (A), the lower seat, and the upper pad.

3. Install the lower arm bolt (B) to the rear knuckle and the lower arm bolt (C) to the cross member with a specified

torque, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
Bokt (B) : 120 ~ 160 (12 ~ 16, 86.8 ~ 115.7)
Bolt (C) : 200 ~ 270 (20 ~ 27, 144.7 ~ 195.3)