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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
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    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
  2. Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Link And Front Strut Assembly
    G08805343Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Loosen the nut and then remove the tie-rod end (A) with the front axle.

    Tightening torque: 

    23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Identifying Tie-Rod End And Nut
    G08805344Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Loosen the nut and then remove the lower arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 4: Identifying Lower Arm
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  5. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 5: Identifying Universal Joint Assembly Mounting Bolt
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    CAUTION:
    • Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
    • Must be replaced with new bolts when assembling. (SEAL-LOCK has been processed) SEAL-LOCK Specifications: MS721-39 "TYPE-D" Product: ND industries 1193S
  6. Remove the rubber hanger (A).
    Fig 6: Identifying Rubber Hanger
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  7. Remove the cross member from the body by loosening the roll rod (A) mounting bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    53.9 ~ 63.7N.m (5.5 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 47.0lb-ft)

    Fig 7: Identifying Cross Member Roll Rod With Mounting Bolts And Nuts
    G08805348Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the front sub frame (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    Sub frame mounting bolt & nut

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

    Sub frame stay mounting bolt

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

    Fig 8: Identifying Front Sub Frame With Mounting Bolts And Nuts (1 Of 5)
    G08805349Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    Fig 9: Identifying Front Sub Frame With Mounting Bolts And Nuts (2 Of 5)
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    Fig 10: Identifying Front Sub Frame With Mounting Bolts And Nuts (3 Of 5)
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    Fig 11: Identifying Front Sub Frame With Mounting Bolts And Nuts (4 Of 5)
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    Fig 12: Identifying Front Sub Frame With Mounting Bolts And Nuts (5 Of 5)
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  9. Remove the stabilizer (A) from the front sub frame by loosening the mounting bolts & nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 13: Identifying Front Sub Frame Stabilizer With Mounting Bolts And Nuts
    G08805354Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) with the stabilizer bar by loosening the nut.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 14: Identifying Stabilizer Link With Stabilizer Bar & Nut
    G08805355Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  11. Remove the bushing (A) and the clamp (B) from the stabilizer bar.
    Fig 15: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Bushing And Clamp
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  12. Installation is the reverse of removal.