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Repair procedures: Installation

  1. Install the lower arm mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque : 

    A bushing :

    100 ~ 120 Nm (10 ~ 12 Kgf.m, 72 ~ 86 lb-ft)

    G bushing :

    100~140 Nm (10 ~ 14 Kgf.m, 72 ~ 101 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Identifying Lower Arm Mounting Bolts
    G06829035Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the lower arm ball joint mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque : 

    100 ~ 120 Nm (10 ~ 12 Kgf.m, 72 ~ 86 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Arm Ball Joint Mounting Bolts
    G06829036Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the front wheel and tire (A) on the front hub (B).

    Tightening torque : 

    90 ~ 110 Nm (9 ~ 11 Kgf.m, 65 ~ 79 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire And Front Hub
    G06829037Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) then install the front wheel and tire (A).