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Repair Procedures: Removal

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

    Tightening torque: 

    88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
    G12056026Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  2. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Removing Lower Arm
    G12056027Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Remove the front lower arm (C) and than loosen the bolts (A, B) & nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 137.3 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)
    2. 117.7 ~ 137.3 N.m (12.0 ~ 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 ~ 101.3 lb-ft)
    Fig 3: Removing Front Lower Arm Bolts (1 Of 2)
    G12056028Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    Fig 4: Removing Front Lower Arm Bolts (2 Of 2)
    G12056029Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  5. Check the front alignment.

    (Refer to Front Suspension System - "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")