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 and installing the rear suspension elements

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

Removing and installing elements of the rear suspension

Unscrew the bolt and nut securing the upper arm (A) from the steering knuckle. Tightening torque 98.1-117.7 Nm

Removing and installing rear suspension components

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

Removing and installing elements of the rear suspension

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

Removal and installation of rear suspension elements

Remove the spring (A), lower support and upper spring cushion.

Removal and installation of rear suspension elements

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

Removing and installing elements of the rear suspension

Loosen the rear wheel mounting nuts

Raise the rear of the car and install it on reliable supports

Remove the rear wheel

Removing and installing rear suspension components

Unscrew the mounting bolts (B) of the brake caliper

Removing and installing rear suspension components

Tie the caliper to the rear suspension spring

Removing and installing rear suspension components

Unscrew the self-locking nut (B) of the ball joint of the additional lever (A) and remove the cotter pin

Removing and installing rear suspension components

Using puller 09568-4A000, remove the ball joint (A) of the additional lever. Tightening torque 44.1-53.9 Nm

Removing and installing elements of the rear suspension

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

Removing and installing elements of the rear suspension

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

Removing and installing the rear suspension elements

Unscrew the mounting bolts (B) of the longitudinal arm (A) from the steering knuckle. Tightening torque 44.1-53.9 Nm

Removing and installing rear suspension elements

Unscrew the mounting nut (C) of the stabilizer bar (B). Tightening torque 44.1-53.9 Nm

Removing and installing elements of the rear suspension

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

Removing and installing rear suspension components

Unscrew the left and right nuts (C) of the stabilizer strut (B) from the trailing arm (A)

Removal and installation of rear suspension elements

Unscrew the left and right bolts (B) securing the stabilizer bracket (A)

Removal and installation of rear suspension elements

Unscrew the mounting nut (B) of the stabilizer bar (A) from the stabilizer bar assembly

Installing the rear suspension stabilizer

Removing and installing rear suspension elements

Tighten the mounting nut (B) of the stabilizer bar (A). Tightening torque 44.1-53.9 Nm

Removing and installing the rear suspension elements

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