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Second Generation XM (2011-2024) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2024 Service Manual / Suspension System / Specifications

Front Suspension
Item
Specification
Suspension Type
Macpherson Strut
Shock absorber
Type
H.P.D (High Performance Damper)
Coil Spring
Free Height [I.D. color]
2.4 2WD
327.2mm [Pink – White]
2.4 4WD
335.7mm [Pink – Yellow]
3.3 GDI
335.1mm [Pink – Green]

Rear Suspension
Item
Specification
Suspension Type
Multi Link
Shock absorber
Type
H.P.D (High Performance Damper)
Coil Spring
Free Height [I.D. color]
2WD
271.9mm [Yellow – White]
274.8mm [Yellow – Yellow]
277.8mm [Yellow – Blue]
280.9mm [Yellow – Green]
276.2mm [Yellow – Violet]
279.4mm [Yellow – Orange]
282.5 [Yellow – Rad]
285.7mm [Yellow – Skyblue]
4WD
276.8mm [Pink – Yellow]
280.2mm [White – Orange]
283.6mm [White – Rad]
287.0mm [White – Skyblue]
290.4mm [White – Pink]
278.6mm [Blue – Pink]
282.1mm [Blue – Rad]
285.6mm [Blue – Violet]
289.1mm [Green – Skyblue]
292.5mm [Green – Rad]
287.6mm [Green – Pink]
292.9mm [Pink – Pink]

Wheel & Tire
Item
Specification
Tire pressure
Size
Aluminum Wheel (Tire)
2.35 kgf/cm² (34psi)
7.0J * 17 (P235/65 R17)
2.3 kgf/cm² (33psi)
7.5J * 18 (235/60 R18)
7.5J * 19 (P2 235/55 R19)
Temporary
4.2 kgf/cm² (60psi)
(T165/90 R17)

Wheel Alignment
Item
Specification
Front
Rear
Toe-in
Total
0.1°±0.2°
0.2°±0.2°
Individual
0.05°±0.1°
0.1°±0.1°
Camber angle
-0.5°±0.5°
-1°±0.5°
Caster angle
4.16°±0.5°
-
King-pin angle
13.44°±0.5°
-
Ride height
440±10mm
445±10mm

Tightening Torques
Front Suspension
Item
Tightening torque
Nm
Kgf.m
lb-ft
Tire wheel hub nuts
88.3 ~ 107.9
9.0 ~ 11.0
65.1 ~ 79.6
Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt
6.9 ~ 10.8
0.7 ~ 1.1
5.1 ~ 8.0
Brake hose mounting bracket bolt
12.7 ~ 16.7
1.3 ~ 1.7
9.4 ~ 12.3
Strut assembly lower mounting bolt
156.9 ~ 176.5
16.0 ~ 18.0
115.7 ~ 130.2
Strut assembly upper mounting nut
53.9 ~ 73.5
5.5 ~ 7.5
39.8 ~ 54.2
Lower arm to sub frame (Front)
117.7 ~ 137.3
12.0 ~ 14.0
86.8 ~ 101.3
Lower arm to sub frame (Rear)
156.9 ~ 176.5
16.0 ~ 18.0
115.7 ~ 130.2
Lower arm bolt (to knuckle)
98.1 ~ 117.7
10.0 ~12.0
72.3 ~ 86.8
Stabilizer link to strut assembly
98.1 ~ 117.7
10.0 ~12.0
72.3 ~ 86.8
Stabilizer bar to stabilizer link
98.1 ~ 117.7
10.0 ~ 12.0
72.3 ~ 86.8
Stabilizer bar to sub frame
49.0 ~ 63.7
5.0 ~ 6.5
36.2 ~ 47.0
Roll rod bolt & nut
107.9 ~ 127.5
11.0 ~ 13.0
79.6 ~ 94.0
Tie rod end nut
23.5 ~ 33.3
2.4 ~ 3.4
17.4 ~ 24.6
Universal joint to pinion of steering gear
32.4 ~ 37.3
3.3 ~ 3.8
23.9 ~ 27.5
Steering gear box to sub frame
88.3 ~ 107.9
9.0 ~ 11.0
65.1 ~ 79.6
Damper (to front sub frame)
39.2 ~ 49.0
4.0 ~ 5.0
28.9 ~ 36.2
Roll rod stopper mounting bolt (to sub frame)
49.0 ~ 63.7
5.0 ~ 6.5
36.2 ~ 47.0
Sub frame mounting bolt & nut
156.9 ~ 176.5
16.0 ~ 18.0
115.7 ~ 130.2
Sub frame stay mounting bolt
44.1 ~ 58.8
4.5 ~ 6.0
32.5 ~ 43.4

Rear Suspension
Item
Tightening torque
Nm
Kgf.m
lb-ft
Tire wheel hub nuts
88.3 ~ 107.9
9.0 ~ 11.0
65.1 ~ 79.6
Trailing arm bolt (to body)
98.1 ~ 117.7
10.0 ~ 12.0
72.3 ~ 86.8
Trailing arm bolt (to knuckle)
44.1 ~ 53.9
4.5 ~ 5.5
32.5 ~ 39.8
Assist arm bolt & nut (to sub frame)
137.3 ~ 156.9
14.0 ~16.0
101.3 ~ 115.7
Assist arm nut (to knuckle)
2WD
44.1 ~ 53.9
4.5 ~ 5.5
32.5 ~ 39.8
4WD
137.3 ~ 156.9
14.0 ~ 16.0
101.3 ~ 115.7
Lower arm bolt & nut
137.3 ~ 156.9
14.0 ~ 16.0
101.3 ~ 115.7
Upper arm bolt & nut (to sub frame)
2WD
156.9 ~ 176.5
16.0 ~ 18.0
115.7 ~ 130.2
4WD
98.1 ~ 117.7
10.0 ~ 12.0
72.3 ~ 86.8
Upper arm bolt & nut (to knuckle)
2WD
137.3 ~ 156.9
14.0 ~ 16.0
101.3 ~ 115.7
4WD
98.1 ~ 117.7
10.0 ~12.0
72.3 ~ 86.8
Shock absorber bracket
2WD
88.3 ~ 107.9
9.0 ~ 11.0
65.1 ~ 79.6
Shock absorber upper mounting bolt
137.3 ~ 156.9
14.0 ~ 16.0
101.3 ~ 115.7
Shock absorber lower mounting nut
137.3 ~ 156.9
14.0 ~ 16.0
101.3 ~ 115.7
Stabilizer bar to stabilizer link
98.1 ~ 117.7
10.0 ~ 12.0
72.3 ~ 86.8
Stabilizer bar to sub frame
44.1 ~ 53.9
4.5 ~ 5.5
32.5 ~ 39.8
Rear sub frame mounting bolt & nut
176.5 ~ 215.7
18.0 ~ 22.0
130.2 ~ 159.1
Parking cable mounting nut (to trailing arm)
6.9 ~ 10.8
0.7 ~ 1.1
5.1 ~ 8.0
Parking cable bracket bolt (to trailing arm)
9.8 ~ 16.7
1.0 ~ 1.7
7.2 ~ 12.3
Height sensor bracket bolt (to trailing arm)
3.9 ~ 5.9
0.4 ~ 0.6
2.9 ~ 4.3

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