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    Quieting noisy Kia Telluride

    Feb. 11, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2020-2021 Kia Telluride vehicles built from Jan. 1, 2019, through Dec. 1, 2020.
    Related To: Mitchell 1
    Photo courtesy of Mitchell 1
    An updated isolator kit must be installed with the replacement shocks.
    An updated isolator kit must be installed with the replacement shocks.
    Photo courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Bolts must be tightened to torque spec as follows: Bolts C...72.3-86.8 ft.-lb.; bolt/nut D...101-115.7 ft.-lb.
    Bolts must be tightened to torque spec as follows: Bolts C...72.3-86.8 ft.-lb.; bolt/nut D...101-115.7 ft.-lb.

    This bulletin applies to 2020-2021 Kia Telluride vehicles built from Jan. 1, 2019, through Dec. 1, 2020.

    Noise from the rear of the vehicle may be heard when driving over bumps or a bumpy road. Replacement of the rear self-leveling shocks may be necessary using the new insulator assembly kit.

    Replace both rear shocks using the new isolators and self-locking nuts provided in the kit P/N 55310 S1150FFF.

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