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Front Stabilizer Bar: Removal

  1. Remove the connecting bolt (A) between the steering universal joint assembly (B) and the pinion assembly.
    Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Bolt And Steering Universal Joint Assembly
    G04805370Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
  3. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire, Front Hub And Bolts
    G04805339Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  4. Remove the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) from the strut assembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link And Nut
    G04805342Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the brake caliper (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Brake Caliper
    G04805373Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. After removing both sides of the tie rod end (A) self-locking nuts, remove the ball joint by using the special tool(09568-4A000).
    Fig 5: Identifying Tie Rod End And Special Tool (09568-4A000)
    G04805374Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove both sides of the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B).
    Fig 6: Identifying Front Lower Arm And Mounting Bolt
    G04805358Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the engine mounting bolts (A, B)
    Fig 7: Identifying Engine Mounting Bolt (1 Of 2)
    G04805376Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 8: Identifying Engine Mounting Bolt (2 Of 2)
    G04805377Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the front muffler rubber hanger from the sub-frame.
    Fig 9: Identifying Front Muffler Rubber Hanger And Sub-Frame
    G04805378Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the bolts and nuts of the sub frame by supporting it with a jack.
    Fig 10: Identifying Sub Frame
    G04805379Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. After lowering the jack which supports the sub frame in a proper level, remove both sides of the stabilizer bar assembly mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 11: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Assembly Mounting Bolts
    G04805380Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the stabilizer bar assembly through the gap between the body and the rear side of the sub frame.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the power steering related tubes.
  13. Remove the brackets (A) and the bushings (B).
    Fig 12: Identifying Bracket And Bushing
    G04805381Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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