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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
    G09743503Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  3. Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Stabilizer Link
    G09743504Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the split pin and nut and then disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle.

    Tightening Torque: 

    23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Tie Rod End
    G09743505Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    78.5 ~ 88.3N.m (8.0 ~ 9.0kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 65.1lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Lower Arm
    G09743506Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) from the pinion of the steering gear box.

    Tightening Torque: 

    32.4 ~ 37.3N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)

    Fig 5: Universal Joint Assembly
    G09743507Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
    • Do not use the bolt again.
  7. Loosen the bolt & nut and then separate the roll rod stopper (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    107.9 ~127.5N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0lb-ft)

    Fig 6: Roll Rod Stopper
    G09743508Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).
    Fig 7: Muffler Rubber Hanger
    G09743509Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame (A).

    Tightening Torque 

    Sub Frame Mounting Bolts & Nuts: 

    156.9 ~ 176.5N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)

    Sub Frame Stay Mounting Bolt: 

    44.1 ~ 53.9N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

    Fig 8: Sub Frame Nuts And Bolts
    G09743510Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the front lower arm.

    (Refer to "FRONT LOWER ARM ")

  11. Remove the front stabilizer bar.

    (Refer to "FRONT STABILIZER BAR ")

  12. Remove the steering gearbox.

    (Refer to STEERING GEAR BOX )

  13. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  14. Check the front alignment.

    (Refer to "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")

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