Kia Rio: Rear Suspension System / Rear Shock Absorber
Components and components location

1. Shock absorber assembly
2. Dust cover
3. Bumper stopper
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4. Insulator
5. Retainer
6. Lock nut
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Repair procedures
1. |
Remove wheel nuts, rear wheel and tire from rear hub.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
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Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the wheel
and tire
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2. |
Loosen the shock absorber lower bolt.
Tightening torque:
98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb·ft)
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Set up the transmission jack under the torsion beam in order
to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition.
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3. |
Loosen the bolts and then remove the rear shock apsorber.
Tightening torque:
49.0 - 63.7 N·m (5.0-6.5 kgf·m, 36.2-47.0 lb·ft)
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4. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1. |
Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration.
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2. |
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal
resistance or unusual sound during operation.

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Disposal
1. |
Fully extend the piston rod.
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2. |
Drill a hole on the (A) section to remove gas from the cylinder.
The gas released is harmless but be careful of chips that may
stir up from drilling.
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Components and components location
Components
[Drum Type]
1. Torsion beam axle
2. Rear spring
3. Rear drum brake disc
[Disc Type ...
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove wheel nuts, rear wheel and tire from rear hub.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79 ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Front door trim
2. Front door panel
3. Front door rear channel & run
4. Front door belt inside weatherstrip
5. Front door belt outside weatherstrip
6. Front door quadrant inner
cover
7. F ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Caliper body
2. Caliper carrier
3. Brake pad assembly [IN]
4. Brake pad assembly [OUT]
5. Pad return spring
6. Pad liner
Repair procedures
Removal
Brake Pad
1.
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