Hyundai Kona: Rear Suspension System / Rear torsion beam axle Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from front hub.

Tightening torque :

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)

•	Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

3.	Remove the brake caliper from the torsion beam axle. (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")

4.	Remove the rear hub carrier. (Refer to Dirveshaft and axle - "Rear Hub - Carrier")

Loosen the bolt & nut and then disconnect the rear shock absorber (A) from the torsion beam axle.

Tightening torque :

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)

6.	Remove the coil spring.

7.	Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).

8.	Remove the wheel speed sensor cable bracket (A) and parking brake cable bracket (B).

Remove the torsion beam axle stay mounting bolts (A) and nuts (B) and then removeing the torsion beam axle.

Tightening torque :

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)

10.

Remove the torsion beam axle stay (A).

Tightening torque :

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)

Replacement

[Rear torsion beam axle bush replace]

1.	Remove the rear torsion beam axle from the vehicle. (Refer to Rear Torsion Beam Axle - "Removal")

Using the SST (09551-AL100) and press, replace the bush (A).

•	When press in the bush, press the same direction of the void (A) and the flange direction (B) before detaching.

Installation

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Components 1. Torsion beam axle 2. Torsion beam axle stay ...

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