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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: Front Wheel & Tire
    G10604822Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the Hub Bolts when removing the Front Wheel & Tire.
  2. Disconnect the Stabilizer Link with 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: Front Strut Assembly With Nut
    G10604823Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Loosen the Nut and remove the Tie-Rod End (A) with the Front Axle.

    Tightening Torque: 

    23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Tie-Rod End With Nut
    G10604824Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Loosen the Nut and 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 With Nut
    G10604825Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Loosen the Bolt (A) and then disconnect the Universal Joint Assembly from the Pinion of the Steering Gear Box.

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 5: Universal Joint Assembly Bolt
    G10604826Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    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.
    • Must be replaced with new Bolts when assembling. (SEAL-LOCk Has Been Processed)
  6. Remove the Rubber Hanger (A).
    Fig 6: Rubber Hanger
    G10604827Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Loosen the Roll Rod (A) Mounting Bolts and Nuts.
    Fig 7: Roll Rod With Mounting Bolts And Nuts
    G10604828Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Loosen the Bolts & Nuts and then remove the Front Sub Frame (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    Sub Frame Mounting Bolt & Nut

    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: Front Sub Frame With Mounting Bolts And Nuts
    G10604829Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Remove the Protector (A).

    [LHD] 

    Fig 9: Protector With Mounting Bolts (LHD) (1 Of 2)
    G10604830Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    [RHD] 

    Fig 10: Protector With Mounting Bolts (RHD) (2 Of 2)
    G10604831Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Remove the Stabilizer (A) from the Front Sub Frame by loosening the Mounting Bolts & Nuts.

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 11: Stabilizer With Mounting Bolts And Nuts (LH) (1 Of 2)
    G10604832Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    Fig 12: Stabilizer With Mounting Bolts And Nuts (RH) (2 Of 2)
    G10604833Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  11. Disconnect the stabilizer Link (A) with the Stabilizer Bar by loosening the Nut.

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 13: Stabilizer Link With Nut
    G10604834Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  12. Remove the Bushing (A) and the Clamp (B) from the Stabilizer Bar.
    Fig 14: Bushing And Clamp Of Stabilizer Bar
    G10604835Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  13. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  14. Check the Wheel Alignment.

    (Refer to: SS procedure - "Tires/Wheels").