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Removal And Installation

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  1. Remove the front wheel and tire.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")

  2. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link (A) from the front strut assembly by loosening the nut (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

    G15714818Courtesy 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.
  3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the castle nut (B).

      Tightening torque: 

      34.3 - 44.1 N.m (3.5 - 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 - 32.5 lb.ft)

      G15714819Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
    G15714820Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Loosen the lower arm mounting bolt and nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15714821Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Detach the front lower arm from the front knuckle using the SST (0K545-A9100).
    1. After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten the sub body bolt (A).
      G15714822Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the sub body (B) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.
    3. Tighten the bolt (C) sub body to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.
      G15714823Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the safe wire (A).
      G15714824Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Install the main body (A) between the front strut and the lower arm.
      G15714825Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    6. To avoid the main body coming off, install a fixing clamp (A) beside the main body.
      G15714826Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    7. After installing the body (A), rotate the handle (B) clockwise until the clamp is fixed on the lower arm.
      G15714827Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    8. Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.
    G15714828Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen the bolt (A) and then remove the universal joint (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    Bolt (M8)  : 32.4 - 37.3 N.m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb.ft)

    Bolt (M10)  : 49.0 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb.ft)

    G15714829Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Do not reuse the bolt.
    • Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable.
    • Assemble so that the universal joint hole is inserted matching the cut surface of the pinion shaft.
    G15714830Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the roll rod bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    Bolt (B):

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

    Bolt (C):

    49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

    G15714831Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the front muffler rubber hanger (A).
    G15714832Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Support the sub frame (A) with a jack and then loosen the sub frame bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    Bolts (B), Nuts (C): 44.1 - 58.8 N.m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb.ft)

    Bolts (D), Nuts (E): 176.6 - 196.2 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 lb.ft)

    G15714833Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the sub frame (A).
    G15714834Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the stabilizer bar (A) by loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

    G15714835Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the heat protector (A) by loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15714836Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the steering gear box (A) by loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

    G15714837Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the lower arm (A) from the sub frame.

    Tightening torque 

    1. B: 117.7 - 137.3 N.m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 - 101.3 lb.ft)
    2. C: 157.0 - 176.6 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb.ft)
    G15714838Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  16. Check the wheel alignment.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "ALIGNMENT ")

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