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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

    Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

  2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel
    G10750373Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
  3. Loosen the nut and then remove the lower arm (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    78.5 ~ 88.3N.m (8.0 ~ 9.0kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 65.1lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Removing Lower Arm
    G10750374Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Loosen the bolts and nuts and then remove the front lower arm (A).

    Tightening Torque 

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

    Fig 3: Removing Front Lower Arm
    G10750375Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    Tightening Torque 

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

    Fig 4: Removing Front Lower Arm
    G10750376Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.