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With ECS

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire.

    (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "WHEEL ")

  2. Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor (A) and G-sensor connector (B).

    [2WD] 

    G13144299Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [AWD] 

    G13144300Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the G-sensor bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb.ft)

    [2WD] 

    G13144301Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [AWD] 

    G13144302Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    [2WD] 

    G13144303Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [AWD] 

    G13144304Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the front wheel guard.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")

  6. Disconnect the ECS connector (A) and wiring bracket (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G13144305Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Separate the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    [2WD] 

    G13144306Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [AWD] 

    G13144307Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Using a hex wrench, fix the end of stabilizer link when loosening the nut.
    G13144308Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Separate the front strut assembly (A) from the lateral arm by loosening the bolt and nut.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    [2WD] 

    G13144309Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [AWD] 

    G13144310Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Separate the upper arm from the knuckle.
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the castle nut (B).

      Tightening torque: 

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

      G13144311Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Separate the upper arm from knuckle using the ball joint puller (A).
    G13144312Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13144313Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Set up the jack under the knuckle in order to separate the upper arm in no-load condition.
    G13144314Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the front strut assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    53.9 - 63.7 N.m (5.5 - 6.5 kgf.m, 39.8 - 47.0 lb.ft)

    G13144315Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the ECS wiring bracket (A) from the module bracket assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb.ft)

    G13144316Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the ECS connector.
    G13144317Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Removal of ECS connector 
      1. Separate the upper cap (A) and lower cap (C).
      2. Separate the connector (B) and shock absorber rod (D).
      3. Separate the lower cap (C) and insulator (E).
      G13144318Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Precautions when installing the connector. 
      • Make sure the red marking after installing the connector as shown illustration below.
    G13144319Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Loosen the nuts (A) and remove the bracket from the strut assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb-ft)

    G13144320Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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