Replacing the Kia Magentis rear suspension arms
Remove the rear suspension parts for replacement and repair
Install the car on a lift or on an inspection pit
Removing the upper arm of the rear suspension
Loosen the rear wheel mounting nuts
Raise the rear of the car and install it on reliable stands
Remove rear wheel
Unscrew the bolt and nut securing the upper arm (A) from the steering knuckle. Tightening torque 98.1-117.7 Nm
Unscrew the mounting bolt (B) of the upper arm from the crossmember. Tightening torque 98.1-117.7 Nm
Checking the condition of the upper arm
Check the arm bushing for defects and damage. Replace the arm assembly if necessary
Check the arm for deformation. If necessary, replace the lever
Check the condition of the bolts and nuts
Removing and installing the lower suspension arm
Loosen the rear wheel mounting nuts
Raise the rear of the car and install it on reliable stands
Remove the rear wheel
Unscrew the bolt (B) securing the lower arm to the steering knuckle, supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack, as shown in in the picture.
Unscrew the bolt (C) of the lower arm from the cross member. Tightening torque of bolts 137.3 Nm
Remove the spring (A), lower support and upper spring cushion.
Unscrew the bolts (B) securing the lower arm (A) from the crossmember
Install the lower arm in the reverse order
Checking the technical condition
Check the condition of the silent blocks. If defects are detected, replace the lever assembly
Check the lower lever for changes in geometric parameters
Removing and installing an additional rear suspension arm
Loosen the rear wheel mounting nuts
Raise the rear of the car and install it on reliable supports
Remove the rear wheel
Unscrew the mounting bolts (B) of the brake caliper
Tie the caliper to the rear suspension spring
Unscrew the self-locking nut (B) of the ball joint of the additional lever (A) and remove the cotter pin
Using puller 09568-4A000, remove the ball joint (A) of the additional lever. Tightening torque 44.1-53.9 Nm
Unscrew the fastening nut (B) of the additional lever from the crossmember. Tightening torque 78.5-98.1 Nm
Install the additional lever in the reverse order
Removing and installing the longitudinal arm of the rear suspension
Loosen the rear wheel mounting nuts
Raise the rear of the car and install it on reliable stands
Remove the rear wheel
Unscrew the mounting bolts (A, B) of the wheel speed sensor wiring bracket from the housing and disconnect the connector. Tightening torque 6.9-10.8 Nm
Unscrew the mounting bolts (B) of the longitudinal arm (A) from the steering knuckle. Tightening torque 44.1-53.9 Nm
Unscrew the mounting nut (C) of the stabilizer bar (B). Tightening torque 44.1-53.9 Nm
Unscrew the bolts securing the bracket (A) of the additional lever from the body. Tightening torque 137.3-156.9 Nm
Install the trailing arm in reverse order
Removing and installing the rear suspension anti-roll bar
Loosen the rear wheel mounting nuts
Raise the rear of the car and install it on reliable stands
Remove the rear wheel
Unscrew the left and right nuts (C) of the stabilizer strut (B) from the trailing arm (A)
Unscrew the left and right bolts (B) securing the stabilizer bracket (A)
Unscrew the mounting nut (B) of the stabilizer bar (A) from the stabilizer bar assembly
Installing the rear suspension stabilizer
Tighten the mounting nut (B) of the stabilizer bar (A). Tightening torque 44.1-53.9 Nm
Install the stabilizer (A) bushing (B)
The stabilizer (A) clamp (C) should be flush with the bushing (B)
Tighten the bracket mounting bolts on one side, then install the bushing on the other side
Tighten the stabilizer mounting bolts to the crossmember. Tightening torque 44.1-53.9 Nm
Tighten the stabilizer strut nuts to the trailing arm. Tightening torque 44.1-53.9 Nm
Tighten the bolts and nuts on the other side in the same way
Install the wheel on the hub