2008 Kia Ceed SW rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake

expand_moreBrake anchor plate


Wheel bearing unit	44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft60–70 N⋅m


Rear axle brake caliper	16.23–22.13 lbf⋅ft16.23–22.13 lbf⋅ft22–30 N⋅m
Rear axle brake caliper mounting support	36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft50–60 N⋅m
Rear axle brake disc	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle steering

expand_moreRear axle track rod


At the axle support	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
On stub axle	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle suspension

expand_moreRear axle shock absorber


On chassis	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m
On stub axle	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m


Rear axle shock absorber piston rod	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension

expand_moreRear axle longitudinal control arm


On chassis	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m
On stub axle	25.81–40.57 lbf⋅ft25.81–40.57 lbf⋅ft35–55 N⋅m


Rear axle stabilizer mounting	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Rear axle stabilizer support at the axle control arm	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack control arm lower


At the axle support	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m
On stub axle	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack control arm upper


At the axle support	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
On stub axle	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing


On stub axle	44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft60–70 N⋅m

expand_moreWheels and tires


Tire pressure sensors	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Wheel attachment	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Kia Ceed SW 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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2008 Kia Ceed SW First generation Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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