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Repair procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire
    G08805338Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
  2. Loosen the nut and remove the lower arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Arm
    G08805339Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the lower arm (A) with the sub frame.

    Tightening torque: 

    Front 

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

    Rear 

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

    Fig 3: Identifying Front Suspension System Lower Arm Mounting Nut And Bolts (1 Of 2)
    G08805340Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    Fig 4: Identifying Front Suspension System Lower Arm Mounting Nut And Bolts (2 Of 2)
    G08805341Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.