2002 Kia Carens rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake


Brake drum	7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft10–15 N⋅m
Rear axle brake caliper	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m
Rear axle brake caliper mounting support	33.19–47.94 lbf⋅ft33.19–47.94 lbf⋅ft45–65 N⋅m
Rear axle brake disc	7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft10–15 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle brake hose


At the brake caliper	16.23–22.13 lbf⋅ft16.23–22.13 lbf⋅ft22–30 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle suspension

expand_moreRear axle shock absorber


On chassis	18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft25–30 N⋅m
On stub axle	66.38–88.51 lbf⋅ft66.38–88.51 lbf⋅ft90–120 N⋅m


Rear axle shock absorber piston rod	66.38–88.51 lbf⋅ft66.38–88.51 lbf⋅ft90–120 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension


Lower front transverse control arm	66.38–88.51 lbf⋅ft66.38–88.51 lbf⋅ft90–120 N⋅m
Lower rear transverse control arm	66.38–88.51 lbf⋅ft66.38–88.51 lbf⋅ft90–120 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle longitudinal control arm


On stub axle	33.19–44.25 lbf⋅ft33.19–44.25 lbf⋅ft45–60 N⋅m


Rear axle stabilizer support at the suspension strut	33.19–44.25 lbf⋅ft33.19–44.25 lbf⋅ft45–60 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle transverse control arm


On stub axle	70.07–88.51 lbf⋅ft70.07–88.51 lbf⋅ft95–120 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing


Central nuts	154.89–206.52 lbf⋅ft154.89–206.52 lbf⋅ft210–280 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreWheels and tires


Wheel attachment	66.38–88.51 lbf⋅ft66.38–88.51 lbf⋅ft90–120 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2002 Kia Carens user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Kia warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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2002 Kia Carens generations

In 2002 Kia offered 2 generations of the Carens. Rear suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

First generation facelift

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2002 Kia Carens First generation Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2002 Kia Carens generations

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