2004 Kia Spectra5 rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake


Brake anchor plate	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Rear axle brake caliper	16.23–23.6 lbf⋅ft16.23–23.6 lbf⋅ft22–32 N⋅m
Rear axle brake caliper mounting support	51.63–66.38 lbf⋅ft51.63–66.38 lbf⋅ft70–90 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle steering


Rear axle track rod	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle suspension


Rear axle shock absorber piston rod	29.5–40.57 lbf⋅ft29.5–40.57 lbf⋅ft40–55 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle suspension strut


Lower mounting	81.13–95.88 lbf⋅ft81.13–95.88 lbf⋅ft110–130 N⋅m
Upper fastening	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension


Rear axle stabilizer mounting	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle transverse control arm


On stub axle	118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft160–180 N⋅m


Track control arm lower	118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft160–180 N⋅m
Wheel hub wheel bearing	147.51–191.77 lbf⋅ft147.51–191.77 lbf⋅ft200–260 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

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 2004 Kia Spectra5 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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2004 Kia Spectra5 generations

In 2004 Kia offered 2 generations of the Spectra5. 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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2004 Kia Spectra5 Second generation Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2004 Kia Spectra5 generations

First generation facelift

Kia Spectra5 Second generation model years

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