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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Position the control links to the lower arm.
  2. Loosely tighten the control link nuts.
  3. Install the stabilizer bar on the control link.
  4. Align the clamp bushing inside of stabilizer bushing and install bracket.

    Tightening torque:

    44-55 N.m (4.4-5.5 kg.m, 31-39 lb.ft).

    Fig 1: Locating Stabilizer Bar Bushing Bracket And Bolts
    G06409579Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the oil damper rubber and nut, and then tighten to the specified length.
    Fig 2: Identifying Oil Damper Rubber And Nut Tightening Length
    G06409580Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Tighten the lower nut of control link.

    Tightening torque:

    95-117 N.m (9.5-11.7 kg.m, 68-84 lb.ft).