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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Loosen the wheel bolts slightly.

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

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

    Tightening torque: 

    137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb-ft)

    NOTE:
    • Safely remove the wheel and tire (A) using the guide bolt included in the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK).
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    • Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
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  4. Loosen the G-sensor bracket mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    10.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.5 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.8 lb-ft)

    G16770631Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Loosen the front wheel G-sensor bracket bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G16770632Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Loosen the brake hose bracket mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening Torques: 

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

    G16770633Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Loosen the fork bracket mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    NOTE:
    • Do not reuse the bolt and nut.
    G16770634Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Loosen the upper arm ball joint mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  9. Remove the front upper arm from the front axle by using the SST (09456-4R100).
    1. Install the support bolts (A) to the front upper arm mounting bolt holes.
    2. Install the support body (B) to the front axle.
    3. Widen the gap of front axle by tightening the bolt (C).
    G16770636Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Remove the engine side cover (A).
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  11. Remove the LH side cover (A).
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  12. Remove the service cover (A).
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  13. Disconnect the continuously variable damping control connector (A) and then remove the cap (B).
    G16770640Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  14. Loosen front strut upper mounting nut (A) and then remove the front strut assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    53.9 - 73.5 N.m (5.5 - 7.5 kgf.m, 39.8 - 54.2 lb-ft)

    NOTE:
    • When tightening the front strut upper mounting nuts, tighten them in empty vehicle state.
    • Do not reuse the mounting nut.
G16770641Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
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