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Removal And Installation: Notes

  1. Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire from front hub.

    Tightening torque: 

    107.9 -127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

    G13705003Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
  2. Remove the lower arm nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    58.8 - 70.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb.ft)

    G13705004Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the front lower arm from the front knuckle using the SST (09568-34000).
    G13705005Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the lower arm (A) from the sub frame.

    Tightening torque: 

    : 117.7 - 137.3 N.m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 - 101.3 lb.ft)

    : 156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb.ft)

    G13705006Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Check the wheel alignment.

    (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ")