2006 Kia Opirus rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake


Rear axle brake caliper	16.23–23.6 lbf⋅ft16.23–23.6 lbf⋅ft22–32 N⋅m
Rear axle brake caliper mounting support	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 N⋅m
Rear axle brake disc	2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft4–6 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle suspension


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

expand_moreRear axle suspension strut


Bottom	59–66.38 lbf⋅ft59–66.38 lbf⋅ft80–90 N⋅m
Top	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension


Rear axle carrier	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m

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	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m


Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stub axle	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m
Stabilizer of rear axle on axle	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack control arm lower


At the crossmember	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 N⋅m
On stub axle	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack control arm upper


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


Upper front transverse control arm	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
Upper rear transverse control arm	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
Wheel hub wheel bearing	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 N⋅m

expand_moreWheels and tires


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 2006 Kia Opirus 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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2006 Kia Opirus generations

In 2006 Kia offered 2 generations of the Opirus. Rear suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

First generation

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2006 Kia Opirus First generation first facelift Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2006 Kia Opirus generations

First generation

Kia Opirus First generation first facelift model years

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