Replacing the shock absorber of the rear suspension of the car Kia Magentis

Remove the rear suspension shock absorber to replace the rear suspension parts and the shock absorber itself

We prepare the car and install it on a lift or a viewing ditch

Rear suspension parts: 1 - rear shock absorber assembly; 2 - upper rear arm; 3 - lower rear arm; 4 - rear cross member; 5 - rear stabilizer assembly; 6 - rear stabilizer bar assembly; 7 - rear auxiliary arm

We loosen the rear wheel nuts on the side of the work being performed.

Replacing the rear shock absorber: 1 - nut; 2 - bracket; 3 - anther; 4 - stroke limiter; 5 - shock absorber; 6 - upper support; 7 - spring; 8 - lower support; 9 - rear lower arm

Raise the rear of the car and remove the wheel

Kia Magentis rear shock absorber replacement

Unscrew the fastening nuts (A) of the shock absorber assembly from the body

Kia Magentis rear shock absorber replacement

Unscrew the mounting nut (B) of the shock absorber assembly from the steering knuckle, then remove the shock absorber assembly (A)

Checking the technical condition

Check the technical condition of the rubber parts of the shock absorber. If defects or damage are found, we will replace the parts.

Kia Magentis rear shock absorber replacement

We move the shock absorber rod up and down several times and make sure that there are no extraneous sounds during the movement.

If defects are found, we replace the shock absorber assembly

Installing the shock absorber

Kia Magentis rear shock absorber replacement

We screw in the bolt (A) of the shock absorber to the body. Tightening torque 44.1-53.9 Nm

Kia Magentis rear shock absorber replacement

We screw the nut (B) of the shock absorber to the steering knuckle. Tightening torque 137.3-156.9 Nm

Mount the wheel on the hub. Tightening torque 88.3-107.9 Nm