Front Stabilizer Bar: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Kia Sedona and 2006 Kia Sedona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the connecting bolt (A) between the steering universal joint assembly (B) and the pinion assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt Between Steering Universal Joint Assembly
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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) from the strut assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link And Nut
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After removing both sides of the tie rod end (A) self-locking nuts (B) and cotter pin (C), remove the ball joint by using the special tool (09568-4A000).

Fig 4: Identifying Tie Rod End, Self-Locking Nut And Cotter Pin
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Fig 5: Identifying Tie Rod End And Knuckle SST (09568-4A000)
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Remove both sides of the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Front Lower Arm And Mounting Bolt
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Remove the engine mounting bolts (A, B)

Fig 7: Identifying Engine Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 8: Identifying Engine Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
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Remove the twelve bolts and nuts of the sub frame by supporting it with a jack.

Fig 9: Identifying Twelve Bolts And Nuts
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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 10: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Assembly And Mounting Bolts
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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.
Remove the brackets (A) and the bushings (B).

Fig 11: Identifying Bracket And Bushing
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