Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
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NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the brake hose from the strut assembly.
Tightening torque:

8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Removing Brake Hose From Strut Assembly
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Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor cable from the strut assembly.
Tightening torque:

8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor Cable From Strut Assembly
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Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Disconnecting Stabilizer Link From Front Strut Assembly
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NOTE:
- When loosening the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link. Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "COWL TOP COVER ")
Loosen the upper strut mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 5: Removing Upper Strut Mounting Nuts
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Disconnect the front strut assembly (A) with the front axle (B) by loosening the bolts & nuts.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 6: Disconnecting Front Strut Assembly From Front Axle
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.