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Removal And Installation

  1. Remove the universal joint bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    32.4 - 37.3 N.m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb.ft)

    G13705021Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Keep the gear in the neutral range to prevent any damage on the clock spring inner cable while handling the steering wheel.
    • Do not reuse the bolt.
  2. 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)

    G13705022Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
  3. Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the castle nut (B).
    3. Use the SST (09568-34000).

      Tightening torque: 

      24.5 - 34.3 N.m (2.5 - 3.5 kgf.m, 18.1 - 25.3 lb.ft)

    G13705023Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13705024Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. 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)

    G13705025Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the front lower arm from the front knuckle using the SST (09568-34000).
    G13705026Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the stabilizer link nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb.ft)

    G13705027Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When loosening the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.
    • Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
  7. Remove the hanger.
    G13705028Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the roll rod bracket.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE MOUNTING ")

  9. Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 lb.ft)

    G13705029Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Loosen the bolts (A) and then remove the stabilizer bar assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    44.1 - 53.9 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb.ft)

    G13705030Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Loosen the heat protector bolts and then remove the heat protector.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb.ft)

    G13705031Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Loosen the gear box mounting bolts (A) and then remove the gear box.

    Tightening torque: 

    88.2 - 107.8 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 - 79.5 lb.ft)

    G13705032Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  14. Check the wheel alignment.

    (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ")

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