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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

    Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

  2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.

    Tightening Torque: 

    88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Front Wheel And Tire
    G09743501Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  3. Remove the stabilizer link (B) loosening the nuts (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Stabilizer Link & Nuts
    G09743502Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  5. Check the front alignment.

    (Refer to "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")

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