Kia Picanto: Driveshaft and axle / Rear Axle Assembly

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Service & Repair Manual / Driveshaft and axle / Rear Axle Assembly

Components and components location

Components

[Disc type]

1. Tosion beam axle
2. Brake disc

3. Brake caliper

[Drum type]

1. Tosion beam axle

2. Drum brake

Repair procedures

Removal

Remove the wheel tire (A).

Tightening torque:

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

2.	Remove the rear brake disc caliper. (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")

3.	Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector.

Loosen the screw and then remove the rear brake disc.

Tightening torque :

4.9 - 5.9 N·m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf·m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb·ft)

Loosen the bolts and then remove the hub (A) from the torsion beam axle.

Tightening torque:

49.0 - 58.8 N·m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf·m, 36.1 - 43.3 lb·ft)

6.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

[Drum type]

Remove the wheel tire (A).

Tightening torque:

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

Loosen the screw (A) and then remove the brake disc.

Tightening torque :

4.9 - 5.9 N·m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf·m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb·ft)

3.	Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.

Loosen the bolts and then remove the hub (A) from the torsion beam axle.

Tightening torque:

49.0 - 58.8 N·m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf·m, 36.1 - 43.3 lb·ft)

5.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

1.	Check the hub for cracks.

2.	Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.

3.	Check the rear axle carrier for cracks.

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