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Front Stabilizer Bar: Installation

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  1. Install the bushing (B) on the stabilizer bar (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bar, Bushing And Clamp
    G04805383Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Bring clamp (C) of stabilizer bar (A) into contact with bushing (B).
  2. Install the bracket on the bushing (B).
  3. After tightening the bolts of the bushing bracket temporarily, install the bushing bracket on the opposite side.
  4. Install the stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolts (A) to the subframe.

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

    44.1 -53.9 (4.5 -5.5, 32.5 -39.8)

    Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Assembly Mounting Bolts
    G04805380Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. After lifting the jack which supports the sub frame, install the four bolts (A) of the sub frame and the eight bolts (B) of the guide bracket.

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

    Bolt (A): 156.9 -176.5 (16 -18, 115.7 -130.2)

    Bolt (B): 44.1 -53.9 (4.5 -5.5, 32.5 -39.8)

    Fig 3: Identifying Sub Frame
    G04805379Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the front muffler rubber hanger to the sub-frame.
    Fig 4: Identifying Front Muffler Rubber Hanger And Sub-Frame
    G04805378Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the engine mounting bolts (A, B)

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

    49.0 -63.7 (5.0 -6.5, 36.2 -47.0)

    Fig 5: Identifying Engine Mounting Bolt (1 Of 2)
    G04805376Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 6: Identifying Engine Mounting Bolt (2 Of 2)
    G04805377Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install both sides of the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B).

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

    98.1 -117.7 (10.0 -12.0, 72.3 -86.8)

    Fig 7: Identifying Front Lower Arm And Mounting Bolts
    G04805358Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install both sides of the tie rod end (A) self-locking nuts (B). Install the brake caliper then bolt (C) is torqued to specifications.

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

    Bolt (B): 23.5 -33.3 (2.4 -3.4, 17.4 -24.6)

    Bolt (C): 21.6 -31.4 (2.2 -3.2, 15.9 -23.1)

    Fig 8: Identifying Tie Rod End, Self-Locking Nuts, And Brake Caliper Bolts
    G04805390Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) to the strut assembly.

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

    98.1 -117.7 (10 -12, 72.3 -86.8)

    Fig 9: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link And Nut
    G04805342Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the front hub (B).

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

    88.3 -107.9 (9 -11, 65.1 -79.5)

    Fig 10: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire, Front Hub And Bolts
    G04805339Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the front wheel and tire (A).
  12. Install the connecting bolt (A) between the steering universal joint assembly (B) and the pinion assembly.

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

    29.4 -34.3 (3.0 -3.5, 21.7 -25.3)

    Fig 11: Identifying Connecting Bolt And Steering Universal Joint Assembly
    G04805370Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: After installation, if necessary, adjust the alignment of the steering wheel and front tires
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