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Repair procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    NOTE: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
  2. Remove the brake hose (A) & wheel speed sensor bracket (B) from the front strut assembly by loosening mounting bolts.
    Fig 1: Brake Hose And Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket With Mounting Bolts
    G10612071Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Stabilizer Link And Front Strut Assembly With Nut
    G10612072Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    137.3 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Front Strut Assembly With Bolt And Nut
    G10612073Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Remove the front strut assembly and than loosen the strut mounting nuts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    44.1 ~ 58.8N.m (4.5 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 43.4lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Strut Mounting Nuts
    G10612074Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Installation is the reverse of removal.