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Front Stabilizer Bar: Replacement

  1. Align the stabilizer bushing with the steel clamp on the stabilizer bar. Locate the bushing adjacent to the position line on stabilizer bar.
    NOTE: Do not change replacement direction of the stabilizer control link when installing.
    Fig 1: Locating The Stabilizer Bushing
    G01093420Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Position stabilizer behind the subframe.
  3. Raise the subframe into place and tighten engine mounting No. 1 and 2 bolts and nuts to specified torque.
    Fig 2: Installing Engine Mounting Bolts & Nuts (1 Of 2)
    G01093065Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Installing Engine Mounting Bolts & Nuts (2 Of 2)
    G01093066Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Tighten the stabilizer mounting bolts to the subframe.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 16-20 lb. ft (21-26 N.m, 2.2-2.7 kg.m) 
  5. Install the exhaust pipe.
  6. Install the stabilizer control link to the lower arm and stabilizer bar and then tighten two control link nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 69-85 lb. ft (93-115 N.m, 9.5-11.7 kg.m) 
    NOTE: Tighten the two control ink nuts to specified torque before lowering vehicle. (Unload condition)
  7. Remove a suitable transaxle jack under transaxle.
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