2015 Kia Sportage rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake


Brake anchor plate	36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft50–60 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle brake caliper


Guide screws	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	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle suspension

expand_moreRear axle shock absorber


Top	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m
Bottom	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension


Lower front transverse control arm	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m
Lower rear transverse control arm	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m
Rear axle longitudinal control arm	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	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Rear axle stabilizer support at the suspension strut	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Track control arm upper	73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft73.76–88.51 lbf⋅ft100–120 N⋅m
Wheel hub wheel bearing	147.51–206.52 lbf⋅ft147.51–206.52 lbf⋅ft200–280 N⋅m
Replace and caulk the nut.

expand_moreWheels and tires


Tire pressure sensors	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 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 2015 Kia Sportage 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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2015 Kia Sportage generations

In 2015 Kia offered 2 generations of the Sportage. Rear suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Second generation facelift

JE, KM

Kia Sportage Third generation facelift model years

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2014
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2015

2015 Kia Sportage Third generation facelift Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2015 Kia Sportage generations

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