I've got a Kia Sportage factory shop manual here for 1999. I've got three Sportages. Extremely well built vehicles and one of the last bargains to be found anymore. Mazda-clone engine, Gertrag trans, etc. Most makes sense but some is lost in translation.
To install rear springs, Mr.Kia says: 1. Install and hand tighten rear jounce stop to the body. 2.Position the upper coil spring seat around the rear jounce stop. 3.Postition the lower end of the shock absorber in the rear axle mounting bracket. 4.Loosely tighten the shock absorber lower bolt and nut. 5.Insert the lower retaining washer and lower plate rubber onto the top of the shop absorber. 6.Slowly raise the rear axle housing while installing the coil spring and the upper part of the rear shock absorber. 7.Insert the upper plate rubber and retaining washer onto the upper portion of the shock absorber and secure. 8. Lower the rear axle housing slowly. Install the shock absorber and coil spring. 9. Install the shock absorber upper nut and add the safety nut. Torque to 44 lb-ft. 10. Install the shock absorber lower bolt. Torque to 62 lb-ft. 11. Replace the wheels and install the lug nuts. Torque to 74 lb-ft. 12. Remove the safety stands, lower the vehicle, and drink some beer (I added that).
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