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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel & Tire
    G08807284Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
  2. Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle by using SST (09568-34000).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Removing Lower Arm From Knuckle Using Special Tool
    G08807285Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the lower arm (A) with the sub frame.

    Tightening torque: 

    Front 

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

    Fig 3: Identifying Sub Frame Lower Arm With Mounting Nuts And Bolts (Front)
    G08807286Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    Tightening torque: 

    Rear 

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

    Fig 4: Identifying Sub Frame Lower Arm With Mounting Nuts And Bolts (Rear)
    G08807287Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.