2009 Kia Sorento rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake

expand_moreBrake anchor plate


Wheel bearing unit	59–66.38 lbf⋅ft59–66.38 lbf⋅ft80–90 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	47.2–54.58 lbf⋅ft47.2–54.58 lbf⋅ft64–74 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	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m

expand_moreOn stub axle


Vehicles manufactured in and before 2012	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle suspension

expand_moreRear axle shock absorber


On chassis	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m

expand_moreOn stub axle


Vehicles manufactured in and before 2012	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension

expand_moreLower front transverse control arm

expand_moreVehicles manufactured in and before 2012


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_moreLower rear transverse control arm


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_moreRear axle carrier

expand_moreOn chassis


Vehicles manufactured in and before 2012	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreCentral nuts


Vehicles manufactured in and before 2012	159.31 lbf⋅ft159.31 lbf⋅ft216 N⋅m
Locking pins must be replaced.


Rear axle longitudinal control arm	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle stabilizer mounting

expand_moreAt the axle support


Vehicles manufactured in and before 2012	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer


Vehicles manufactured in and before 2012	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the stub axle


Vehicles manufactured in and before 2012	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m


Stabilizer of rear axle on axle	25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft35–45 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack control arm upper

expand_moreVehicles manufactured in and before 2012


At the axle support	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m
On stub axle	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing


Wheel bearing unit	59–66.38 lbf⋅ft59–66.38 lbf⋅ft80–90 N⋅m

expand_moreCentral nuts


Vehicles manufactured in and before 2012	159.31 lbf⋅ft159.31 lbf⋅ft216 N⋅m
Locking pins must be replaced.

expand_moreWheels and tires


Tire pressure sensors	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
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 2009 Kia Sorento 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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2009 Kia Sorento generations

In 2009 Kia offered 3 generations of the Sorento. Rear suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

2009 Kia Sorento Second generation Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2009 Kia Sorento generations

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