Repair Procedures: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Hyundai Kona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
- Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
Tightening Torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
- Loosen the mounting bolt (A) and then remove the brake hose from the strut assembly.
Tightening Torque:
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut (A).
- Loosen the mounting bolt (B) and then remove the wheel speed sensor cable from the strut assembly.
Tightening Torque
(A) : 98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)
(B) : 8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)
NOTE:- When loosening the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.
- Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
- Remove the cowl top service cover (A).
- Loosen the upper strut mounting nuts (A).
Tightening Torque:
53.9 - 68.6 N.m (5.5 - 7.0 kgf.m, 39.8 - 50.6 lb-ft)
- Disconnect the front strut assembly with the front axle (A) by loosening the bolts & nuts.
Tightening Torque:
156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)