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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
    G12056030Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  2. Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Disconnecting Stabilizer Link With Front Strut Assembly Nut
    G12056031Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Remove the sprit pin and castle nut and then disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 

    23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Disconnecting Tie-Rod End From Front Knuckle
    G12056032Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. 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 4: Removing Lower Arm Bolt & Nut
    G12056033Courtesy 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)

    CAUTION:
    • Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
    • Do not use the bolt again.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Universal Joint Assembly From Pinion Of Steering Gear Box
    G12056034Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove the under cover.

    G 2.0 T-GDI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

    G 2.4 GDI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  7. Loosen the bolt (A, B) and then remove the upper roll rod bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)
    2. 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
    NOTE: Bolt (A) is the bolt only special bolts are not reusable.
    Fig 6: Removing Upper Roll Rod Bracket
    G12056035Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Remove the roll rod stopper bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 7: Removing Roll Rod Stopper Bolt
    G12056036Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Muffler Rubber Hanger
    G12056037Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Remove the sub frame.

    (Refer to Front Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")

  11. Loosen the bolt (A-4 ea) and then remove the stabilizer bar (B) from the sub frame.

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 9: Removing Stabilizer Bar From Sub Frame
    G12056038Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  12. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  13. Check the front alignment.

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

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