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Repair procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

    Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

    90 ~ 110 (9.0 ~ 11.0, 65 ~ 80)

  2. Remove the lower arm ball joint mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

    100 ~ 120 (10.0 ~ 12.0, 72 ~ 87)

    Fig 1: Identifying Lower Arm Ball Joint Mounting Bolts
    G06495404Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the lower arm mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

    100 ~ 120 (10.0 ~ 12.0, 72 ~ 87)

    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Arm Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)
    G06495405Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

    140 ~ 160 (14.0 ~ 16.0, 101 ~ 115)

    Fig 3: Identifying Lower Arm Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
    G06495406Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Using the special tools (09214-32000 & 09216-211000), remove the bushing from the lower arm.
    Fig 4: Removing Bushing From Lower Arm Using Special Tools (09214-32000 & 09216-211000)
    G06495407Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply soap solution to the following parts.
    1. Outer surface of the bushing.
    2. Inner surface of the lower bushing mounting part.
  6. Using the special tools (09214-32000 & 09216-21100), install the busing on the lower arm. Remove old bushing on the lower arm.
    Fig 5: Installing Busing On Lower Arm Using Special Tools (09214-32000 & 09216-21100)
    G06495408Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    Separation force is over 800Kg when removing bushing.
    Fig 6: Removing Old Bushing
    G06495409Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal.