- cold in winter suspension it does not work out bumps in the best way, although of course there is not much to compare the quality of the color with - people who complain about the suspension appear in front of the chips - the front shock absorbers fail over time - the car starts to sway, goat - you need to put a new shock absorber, preferably a kayaba (6 thousand for couple); the rear springs also sag and begin to break through on bumps - change the spring and shock absorbers (10 thousand for everything); or put H&R springs (overstatement +40) - then everything is fine
- Here are a huge number of minuses, but let's start with fuel consumption! Consumption in the summer in the city with a Conder computer showed 19.5 liters, and this is with a quiet ride! On the highway less than 10 never worked. Basically 13. I have never seen a dumber machine gun. When overtaking is very annoying. small light, suspension too tough. With a slight loading of the trunk, it breaks through the racks on the waves. Now the mileage is 15 thousand, the racks need to be changed in a circle, with the advent of winter they covered themselves with a copper basin and this is not the mind of one. In our city, both sporteydzhi and sorents suffer from racks. Terrible soundproofing
- spare parts - junk, suspension wooden on bumps, while rolls in wild corners are constantly flying some small things on the suspension and under the hood. in winter, there is a dubak in the cabin, for an hour of driving around the city the temperature does not rise, in traffic jams it drops to zero at -30, you can not go to it, it will not start without a heater. (or warm battery + quick start) very expensive spare parts for fuel
- Rigid suspension. On a flat road, everything is fine, but on a primer and on bad asphalt it shakes the soul. Also, at temperatures below -20, the racks completely freeze and begin to hammer so that the car becomes a pity, although this was not observed at higher temperatures High fuel consumption (according to BC): city 18-20, highway 11-13 seats (without passengers)
- a little harsh suspension(but that's for the nitpicky)
- The set is not very good. Harsh suspension.
- 1. Rigid suspension. 2. Guarantee for chassis 6 months or 10 thousand km. 3. no memory for seats and steering wheel, even with the most expensive equipment 4. No Bluetooth system for the phone
- the motor is weak, the machine is dull, the consumption of benz was not at all pleasing, the interior plastic is oak scratched, there is no noise, the front pillars block the view, the red light of the instruments for the eyes is not high, suspension oak, riding like a cart. CAR HA ... Oh! there are no miracles in the world, especially Korean ones!
- On sharp turns, you can put on the bots! Harsh suspension, kick in the ass on speed bumps!
- EXCESSIVELY soft suspension, auto - VALKY. If, with the steering wheel turned all the way to the stop, you start off and then sharply press the brake, it seems that this is a ship, it sways to the point of nausea!
- A-pillars are too big to interfere with the review. but you can get drunk, take your time and look carefully around. on a loaded car on good bumps it really shakes, although suspension by car, in my opinion, it’s harsh. I’m 2.2. let's see further.
- Harsh suspension, lack of seat memory, hard plastic.
- Suspension rather weak. I had to change the rack 2 times in a circle, since they are inexpensive. In critical spline joints (drive, differential,), Koreans do not put grease. For prevention, do not be stingy, fill these knots with grease and you will be satisfied
- Rigid suspension.
- Weak front suspension
- Weak suspension
- by default very hard suspension.
- Third row of seats only for children under 10 years of age Rear suspension"goat", but it is curable Weak razdatka (not a great resource) Terrible engine, unsuccessful Korean internal combustion engine.
- Very short stroke rear suspension and the engine is a bit lacking for active driving.
- weak paintwork, on the bottom of all doors in the places where the metal comes into contact with the rubber seal, rust began to show through the paint. I had to sand, prime and paint. To back suspension I didn’t pierce, I had to put 30 mm spacers, the question was removed.
- a little harsh suspension
- Harsh suspension The quality of interior trim materials (plastic is quickly overwritten) Consumption is too big
- Rigid suspension There are simply no others. The Koreans impressed, although 10 years before that I had only driven the Japanese
- Harsh suspension... But this is hardly a minus for a car of this class.
- Weak and tough suspension, weak engine,
- harsh suspension
- 1. Fragile windshield 2. Easily scratched plastic everywhere 3. Flimsy seats (springs break, fasteners loose, vibrate at speed) 4. Doors sag 5. An empty steering wheel does not convey the feeling of the road at speed 6. Completely energy-intensive suspension designed for good roads (autobahns) 7. Dumb automatic badly affecting acceleration and fuel consumption 8. Poor dipped beam on halogens 9. Periodically, the car does not see the key fob
- Rigid suspension
- Kozlit back suspension until you put spacers on!
- hard weak suspension
- The design is Korean, but they didn’t design or do anything good themselves. The materials could be more expensive (higher quality), the gaps of body parts are comparable only with UAZ, rigid short-stroke suspension, which makes it no SUV, an archaic unresponsive box, engine power is clearly overstated.
- Harsh suspension.
- Soft suspension
- rear suspension but it can be cured! Smooth plastic in the cabin - if sheathed it will be better! The gas pedal requires a Jetter!
- Suspension.......
- the engine is weak for such a car, the ground clearance is not high + body kits, the body rusts quickly and the back is very very hard suspension.
30.03.2017
This article will focus on the shock absorbers of the Kia Sorento mid-size crossover, which has been well known to us for many years. Along with the struts and stabilizer bushings, they, in the suspension of this car, attract the most attention of the owners, not only because of failure, as happens with the first, but also as an opportunity for tuning an SUV.
Shock absorbers are one of the main parts of a car's suspension. Regardless of its design, they are used on all modern serial passenger cars. The main function of these parts is to dampen body vibrations during movement and prevent it from swinging in a vertical plane. Performing it, they affect handling, comfort level and safety.
Kia Sorento XM and a plane taking off
Several types of suspension were used on the Sorento. From the beginning of production until 2009, there were double levers in the front, an axle with a Panhard rod in the back. At that time, the car could be safely classified as an SUV and the suspension was appropriate. In 2009, the lineup changed, sales of Sorento XM began. The design of many nodes has changed in accordance with the new requirements. Kia's engineers opted for a simpler and cheaper MacPherson strut at the front, and later the rear was also changed.
Faults, diagnostics and resource
All generations of Sorento used telescopic gas or gas-oil shock absorbers. This type is used on all modern cars. There are different opinions about the service life of such elements. Usually the resource is about 70 - 90 thousand kilometers. However, depending on the operating conditions, it may increase or decrease. There is an opinion that 50 - 60 thousand is the limit for Sorento struts, and even if they do not show obvious signs of wear by this time, they should still be changed. The explanation for this is as follows: even if the strut does not flow or knock, and the car behaves normally on the road under normal conditions, in a critical situation, when the load is exceeded, breakdown or swaying may occur, which can affect handling and other characteristics. Therefore, the replacement interval may depend not only on mileage, but also on operating conditions and driving style.
Symptoms of shock absorber failure can be different, mainly these are:
- extraneous noises and knocking in the suspension
- breakdowns and rocking on bumps
- deterioration in controllability
Troubleshoot shock absorbers on Sorento using suspension diagnostics. Usually a visual inspection and a shaker test are carried out. Visual inspection allows you to determine the flow of the working fluid of the part. If the racks are leaking, they need to be replaced. Another consequence of shock absorber wear is uneven tire wear, however, it occurs with a sufficiently long ride on a worn rack. The condition of the rubber anthers also greatly affects the condition of the racks, if they are torn, the risk of failure increases, so if the anthers are damaged during inspection, they need to be changed, otherwise the racks will soon fail.
Diagnostics on the vibration stand allows you to identify less obvious problems in the Kia Sorento suspension and strut wear at an early stage. This type of undercarriage testing is becoming popular nowadays. The results of such diagnostics look convincing and are quite accurate, but they depend on the correct setting of the equipment and the skills of the person conducting the test, no less than the results of a visual inspection.
The choice of shock absorbers for the Sorento
To figure out which shock absorbers to put on the Kia Sorento, consider some of the most common options. In general, there are a lot of them, but the behavior of the car will change only in two directions: towards sharper handling, with a stiffer suspension, or vice versa.
Among the brands and models of shock absorbers most beloved by motorists for the Sorento, there are several reviews of which have already accumulated enough to give examples. First on the list will be Koni parts. There are several series for all-wheel drive vehicles. Sorento can be equipped with Koni Havy Track or Koni FSD. Their price is quite high - about 10 thousand rubles for the front and 7 for the rear. Replacement kit around - about 35-40 thousand rubles. A feature of the Havy Track series is the variable damping stiffness, which is adjusted before installation on the car. Thus, it can be adjusted exactly to the conditions and driving style. The FSD series is distinguished by a system for adapting to road conditions. The rigidity of such racks varies depending on the working conditions.
Suspension parts Kia Sorento XM (2009-2017)
In the middle price category, you can choose Kayaba Excel-G. These are gas two-tube shock absorbers. The series is designed for different cars. The Kayaba, like the Koni, is slightly stiffer than stock, giving the Sorento sharper handling, reducing body roll and nodding. Feedback from the road becomes more informative. For the best effect, it is better to change all the racks in a circle. There was no improvement or deterioration in comfort levels.
Since the standard racks of the Kia Sorento are quite soft, it is recommended to install them for lovers of a not too dynamic, but comfortable ride. Such soft and imperceptible swallowing of bumps in the road will not be on the above-described substitutes.
The first generation of Kia Sorento appeared in 2002. The release of the second generation began in 2009, based on the Hyundai Santa Fe car platform. As a result, according to their technical characteristics, the shock absorbers on Kia Sorento 1 and 2 will be different.
When choosing spare parts for the front or rear suspension, it should be borne in mind that restyling has also taken place in the nutria of the generation and different shock absorbers will also be installed. Original spare parts manufacturer Mando.
Front shock absorbers for Kia Sorento 1 and 2
Gas-oil shock absorbers are installed on the front axle in both the first and second generations. All shock absorbers installed on the car will differ by generation and have different numbers depending on the installation side (left / right). Within the generation, the part number will also be different, since the shock absorber was produced in different years of production, and the car was also restyled. Use the table below to find the part number you need:
| vendor code | Date of issue | Rod diameter, mm | Case diameter, mm | Length in the compressed state, mm | Working stroke of the rod, mm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left | Right | |||||||
| 546303E020 | 546403E020 | (14.05.02-22.10.02) | - | 80 | - | 550 | - | |
| 546303E021 | 546403E021 | (22.10.02-01.09.03) | ||||||
| 546303E022 | 546403E022 | (01.09.03-01.04.04) | ||||||
| 546303E023 | 546403E023 | (01.04.04-25.04.06) | ||||||
| 546403E100 | 546303E100 | (18.09.06-08.06.07) | ||||||
| 546403E300 | 546303E300 | (08.06.07-11.08.09) | ||||||
| Front shock absorbers Kia Sorento II | ||||||||
| 546502P100 | 546602P100 | - | 22 | 54 | 367 | 492 | 125 | |
| 546512W400 | 546612W400 | - | ||||||
Analogs of the front shock absorbers Kia Sorento I and II
To replace the front struts for the Kia Sorento of the first and second generation, there are many analogues. The most popular ones can be found in the table below. Also, it is worth considering that replacement companies make an authentic copy of shock absorbers for the 1st generation Sorento (including restyling) on the front axle. The exception is Kayaba, which makes separate racks for the period from 09.06 to 06.07, although after 2007 the same racks are used as those installed in the period from 2002 to 2006.
| Manufacturer | Front right | Front left | price, rub. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front shock absorbers Kia Sorento I | |||
| KYB | 341364 (8.02-8.06+ from 6.07) | 341365 (8.02-8.06 + from 6.07) | 4700 |
| KYB | 340045 (9.06-6.07) | 340046 (9.06-6.07) | 4400 |
| Pmc (Parts-Mall) | PJBFR016 | PJBFL016 | 1900 |
| Monroe | D8026 (set) | 4400 | |
| Front shock absorbers Kia Sorento 2 | |||
| KYB | 3340121 | 3340122 | 5600 |
| Pmc (Parts-Mall) | PJBFR018 | PJBFL018 | 2700 |
| Monroe | G8406 | G8407 | 5700 |
| Front shock absorbers Kia Sorento 2 (restyling) | |||
| KYB | 335624 | 335625 | 6000 |
| Pmc (Parts-Mall) | PJA161FR | PJA161FL | 32600 |
Rear shock absorbers for Kia Sorento I and II
The rear struts in their characteristics do not fundamentally differ from the front ones, with the exception of the option of self-adjusting struts. Self-adjusting racks or SELF LEVELIZER, are placed only on the back, complete with their own bump. They differ from standard ones in a more complicated design, and, accordingly, in price. The peculiarity of their design is that the speed of movement of the shock absorber rod (resistance force) is more non-linear, working as a self-adjusting device, providing a comfortable ride. In other words, their design allows you to "swallow" small irregularities, smoothes out the flaws in the canvas, and on large ones it is possible to counteract the pits as much as possible.
| Technical characteristics of the front shock absorbers for Kia Sorento 1 and 2 | |||||
| vendor code | suspension type | Extended length, mm | Length in the compressed state, mm | Working stroke of the rod, mm | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear shock absorbers Kia Sorento 1 | |||||
| 553003E020 | standard | 482 | 307 | 175 | 4000 |
| 553003E120 | SELF LEVELIZER | 29000 | |||
| Rear shock absorbers Kia Sorento 1 (restyling) | |||||
| 553103E500 | standard | 482 | 307 | 175 | 6500 |
| 553003E520 | SELF LEVELIZER | 37700 | |||
| Rear shock absorbers Kia Sorento 2 | |||||
| 553102P200 | standard | 436 | 292 | 144 | 5700 |
| 553202P100 - left 553212P100 - right | SELF LEVELIZER | 30700 | |||
| Rear shock absorbers Kia Sorento 2 (restyling) | |||||
| 553102W310 | standard | 436 | 292 | 144 | 10700 |
| 553202W210 - lion. 553212W210 - right | SELF LEVELIZER | 39300 | |||
Kia Sorento I and II rear shock absorber analogues
Very often, owners of Kia Sorento I and II use analogues for replacement instead of original shock absorbers. The brands of shock absorbers Kayaba, Monroe - gas-oil are especially popular. It is worth noting that after the restyling of the 2nd generation Sorento, exactly the same shock absorbers were installed as on the 3rd generation Hyundai Santa Fe (original cat. no. 553102W310), and of the analogues, you can only supply from Monroe (cat. No. G2228).
To replace the self-adjusting struts, in addition to the original, you can find the Mando struts (before the original number, you must add the prefix "EX").
What shock absorbers are better to buy for Kia Sorento 1 and 2 generation?
The original is considered the best option, especially when it comes to self-adjusting shock absorbers. According to car owners, standard ones can be replaced with self-adjusting ones, but only if the corresponding springs are replaced. But, after these changes, most of them still returned to their native originals, although the price for them is cosmic. The most popular among standard racks is Kayaba. It is worth paying attention to Hola, this is a Dutch brand, it is cheaper than Monroe and Kayaba, it is good because it produces not only gas, but also oil shock absorbers, which are softer. A lot has been written on the forum about shock absorbers from the Volga: SAAZ, Fenox, Finval, they Of course, it is cheaper than foreign analogues, but it is better not to take them into account due to low reliability and “oakness”.
When to change Kia Sorento struts?
Racks Kia Sorento must be checked at each scheduled inspection of the car. It is also always necessary to monitor your own feelings while driving, since many factors affect the service life (roads, driving style, etc.). The average service life and guarantee for the racks extends up to 70 thousand km.
Kia Sorento in the "new body" appeared in 2009. Since that time, manufacturers have improved the configuration, appearance and driving performance to warm up the interest of buyers. And in 2012, the Korean car underwent restyling and appeared before motorists in an updated form..
Choosing an updated Kia, buyers received not just a reliable and good car for city and country trips, but one of the best inexpensive SUVs.
Among the advantages of the car, the owners note excellent sound and noise insulation, a spacious interior, an excellent interesting design, economical fuel consumption, good dynamics, high-quality interior trim, and a comfortable fit.
Of the minuses, they note a rigid rear suspension, insufficiently good stability and poor handling of the car. Owners, remembering their trips on a gravel road, use a lot of far from flattering words about the car's suspension.
It was to eliminate such “sores” characteristic of this car, namely: sagging springs, oddly enough, a breakdown of the suspension even on a good road surface, and the owner of the Kia Sorento turned to us.
From the "breakdowns" of the suspension, even inter-turn spacers did not help anymore.
After measuring the rear springs, it was decided that air springs would be perfect for the Sorento II generation (restyling)
To install air springs, it was not even necessary to remove the springs on the car. All we had to do was get the inter-turn spacers, because there was no longer any point in them and remove the rubber bumper.
After that, the spring was carefully treated with a silicone spray, the available air was bled from the pneumatic elements, after which they were inserted between the coils of the spring and installed in it.
Following this, the swap nipple was connected and brought out to the lower part of the bumper.
We check that the system does not “poison” air anywhere:
That's it, mission accomplished!
What do we end up with? A car that is ready to conquer unknown routes, take a joyful family to the sea or mother-in-law to the country with a full trunk of garden tools and seedlings.
The owner's expectations were fully justified, after installing BlackStone air springs on his car, he:
Get rid of the effect of "sagging" springs
Got rid of such a disease as "suspension breakdown"
Increased the clearance of the car by 2-3 cm (at a pressure in the cylinders of 1 ATM)
Increased vehicle load capacity
Extended the "life" of the suspension of your car, thereby saving money and nerves.
Provided a good mood and a comfortable trip to everyone in the car.
Pressure in 1 ATM
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