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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 the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
    G10649293Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    (A) 6.9 ~ 98.0N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

    (B) 16.7 ~ 22.6 N.m (1.7 ~ 2.3 kgf.m, 12.3 ~ 16.6)

    Fig 2: Loosening Front Strut Assembly Nut
    G10649294Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) from the knuckle by loosening the bolt and nut.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 3: Disconnecting Front Strut Assembly From Knuckle
    G10649295Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the front strut assembly(A) with the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    196.1 ~ 215.7 N.m (20.0 ~ 22.0kgf.m, 144.7 ~ 159.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Loosening Front Strut Assembly Bolt And Nut
    G10649296Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to COWL TOP COVER Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Cowl Top Cover")

  6. Loosening the nut (A) and then remove the strut assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    53.9 ~ 73.5 N.m (5.5 ~ 7.5 kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 54.2 lb-lf)

    Fig 5: Loosening Strut Assembly Nuts
    G10649297Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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