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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 And Tire
    G10604836Courtesy 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 (B) with the Front Strut Assembly (A) 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
    G10604837Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Loosen the Nut and then remove the Tie-Rod End (A) with the Front Axle (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

    23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.5 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Tie-Rod End With Nut
    G10604838Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Loosen the 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 With Nut
    G10604839Courtesy 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 ~ 37.3N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)

    Fig 5: Universal Joint Assembly Bolt
    G10604840Courtesy 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
    G10604841Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Loosen the Roll Rod (A) Mounting Bolts and Nuts.

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 7: Roll Rod With Mounting Bolts And Nuts
    G10604842Courtesy 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 Mounting Bolts And Nuts
    G10604843Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Remove the Lower Arm.

    (Refer to: SS procedure - "LOWER ARM ").

  10. Remove the Stabilizer Bar.

    (Refer to: SS procedure - STABILIZER BAR ").

  11. Remove the Steering Gear Box.

    (Refer to: ST procedure - "STEERING GEAR BOX ").

  12. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  13. Check the Wheel Alignment.

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

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