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Front Stabilizer Bar: Installation

  1. Install the bushing (A) and the bracket (B) to the stabilizer bar.
    Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Bushing And Bracket
    G05117006Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the stabilizer link (A) with the stabilizer bar by tightening the nut.

    Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

    100-120 (10.0-12.0, 72-87)

    Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Link Nut With Nut
    G05117005Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the stabilizer to the sub-frame by tightening the bracket mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

    45-55 (4.5-5.5, 33-40)

    Fig 3: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Mounting Bolts
    G05186917Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the sub-frame (A) and stay.

    Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

    Sub-frame mounting bolts:

    160-180 (16.0-18.0, 116-130)

    Sub-frame stay mounting bolts:

    45-55 (4.5-5.5, 33-40)

    Fig 4: Identifying Sub-Frame And Stay Mounting Bolts
    G05186916Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the front and rear roll stopper through bolts (A, B) and then tighten the nuts.

    Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

    50-65 (5.0-6.5, 36-47)

    Fig 5: Identifying Front Roll Stopper Through Bolts
    G05186914Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 6: Identifying Rear Roll Stopper Through Bolts
    G05186915Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the muffler rubber hanger (A).
    Fig 7: Identifying Muffler Rubber Hanger
    G05186913Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the lower arm with the knuckle by tightening the mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying Mounting Bolts
    G05186912Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Connect the tie-rod end with the knuckle and then install the castle nut and split pin.

    Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

    24-34 (2.4-3.4, 17-25)

  9. Connect the stabilizer link (A) with front strut assembly and then tighten the nut.

    Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

    100-120 (10.0-12.0, 72-87)

    Fig 9: Locating Stabilizer Link With Nut
    G05186876Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Connect the power steering return hose (A).
    Fig 10: Identifying Power Steering Return Hose
    G05186909Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect the pressure tube (A) to the power steering pump by tightening the eye bolt.

    Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

    55-65 (5.5-6.5, 40-47)

    Fig 11: Identifying Pressure Tube (2.4L)
    G05186907Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 12: Identifying Pressure Tube (2.7L)
    G05186908Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Connect the universal joint assembly (B) with the pinion of the steering gear box and then tighten the bolt (A).

    Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

    30-35 (3.0-3.5, 22-25)

    Fig 13: Identifying Universal Joint Assembly Bolt
    G05186906Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the front wheel and tire.

    Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

    90-110 (9.0-11.0, 65-80)

    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when Installing the wheel and tire.
  14. Bleed the power steering system. (Refer to STEERING ).
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