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Front Lower Arm: Installation

  1. Install the lower arm mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque : 

    A bushing:

    100-120 N.m (10-12 Kgf.m, 72-86 lb-ft)

    G bushing:

    100-140 N.m (10-14 Kgf.m, 72-101 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Identifying Lower Arm Mounting Bolts
    G04862816Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the lower arm ball joint mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque : 

    100-120 N.m (10-12 Kgf.m, 72-86 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Arm Mounting Bolts
    G04862718Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the front wheel and tire (A) on the front hub (B).

    Tightening torque : 

    90-110 N.m (9-11 Kgf.m, 65-79 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire And Front Hub
    G04862793Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) then install the front wheel and tire (A).