Kia Rio: Rear Shock Absorber Replacement

Remove the rear wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :

88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.

Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the torsion beam axle (B).

Tightening torque :

98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

Remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the frame by loosening the bolt.

Tightening torque :

98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

4.	Installation is the reverse of removal.

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1. Check the components for damage or deformation. 2. Compress and extend the piston and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unus ...