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Tension Rod: Replacement

  1. Tighten the subframe with bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 88-101 lb. ft (120-137 N.m, 12.2-14 kg.m) 
  2. Install the impact bar to the subframe and tighten bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. Bolt: 65-85 lb. ft (93-115 N.m, 9.5-11.7 kg.m) 
    2. Nut: 88-101 lb. ft (120-137 N.m, 12.2-14 kg.m) 
  3. Install the engine mounting No. 1 and 2 to the subframe and tighten bolts and nuts.
  4. Install the power steering rack and pinion to the subframe.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 55-69 lb. ft (74-93 N.m, 7.5-9.5 kg.m) 
    NOTE: When installing oil seal, be careful not to damage oil seal.
  5. Install the exhaust pipe.
  6. Remove engine support bar SST (0K201 170 AA0) from engine.
  7. Install the stabilizer bar and stabilizer bar plate to the subframe and tighten bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 16-20 lb. ft (21-26 N.m, 2.2-2.7 kg.m) 
  8. Put lower arm into the side of the subframe and then tighten lower arm and subframe with bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 88-101 lb. ft (120-137 N.m, 12.2-14 kg.m) 
  9. Tighten tension rod nuts after aligning with mark made.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 115-130 lb. ft (157-177 N.m, 16-18 kg.m) 
    Fig 1: Tightening Tension Rod Nuts
    G01093397Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the front shock absorber assembly upper mount and tighten nuts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 34-46 lb. ft (46-63 N.m, 4.7-6.4 kg.m) 
    Fig 2: Installing The Front Shock Absorber Assembly Upper Mount
    G01093398Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the steering knuckle to shock absorber strut bracket and tighten nuts and bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 88-101 lb. ft (119-137 N.m, 12.2-14 kg.m) 
  12. Slide driveshaft back into the front hub and bearing assembly.
  13. Install tension rod to the lower arm and tighten bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 88-101 lb. ft (119-137 N.m, 12.2-14 kg.m) 
  14. Attach the lower arm ball joint to the front wheel knuckle and tighten the lower arm ball joint nut and bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 69-85 lb. ft (93-115 N.m, 9.5-11.7 kg.m) 
    Fig 3: Tightening The Lower Arm Ball Joint Nut
    G01093399Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the stabilizer to the lower arm and tighten the stabilizer bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 69-85 lb. ft (93-115 N.m, 9.5-11.7 kg.m) 

  16. Attach the tie rod end to the front wheel knuckle. Tighten the tie rod nut and then install a new tie rod end cotter pin.
    Fig 4: Attaching The Tie Rod End To The Front Wheel Knuckle
    G01093400Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install the hydraulic brake hose and the speed sensor cable to routing bracket on the strut assembly.
    Fig 5: Installing The Hydraulic Brake Hose & The Speed Sensor Cable
    G01093401Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Install a new driveshaft lock nut and stake it, as shown.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 177-199 lb. ft (240-270 N.m, 24.5-27.5 kg.m) 
    Fig 6: Installing A New Driveshaft Lock Nut & Stake It
    G01093402Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install front wheel and tire assembly and tighten nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 65-79 lb. ft (88-108 N.m, 9.0-11.0 kg.m) 
  20. Lower vehicle.
  21. Set front wheel alignment on vehicle to required specification.
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