Repair procedures: Replacement

Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

90 ~ 110 (9.0 ~ 11.0, 65 ~ 80)
Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

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

Fig 1: Identifying Front Strut Assembly Nut
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the tie-rod end with the knuckle using a SST (09568-2J100).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Tie-Rod End With Knuckle Using SST (09568-2J100)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the two bolts for lower arm ball joint.

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Arm Ball Joint Bolts
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.

Fig 4: Identifying Universal Joint Assembly Bolt
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION: Keep the vehicle in the neutral range to prevent damage to the clock spring inner cable while handling the steering wheel.
Remove the cross member from the body by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

Fig 5: Identifying Cross Member Mounting Bolts & Nuts (1 Of 3)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Fig 6: Identifying Cross Member Mounting Bolts & Nuts (2 Of 3)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Fig 7: Identifying Cross Member Mounting Bolts & Nuts (3 Of 3)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the stabilizer from the cross member by loosening the bracket mounting bolts.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

45 ~ 55 (4.5 ~ 5.5, 32 ~ 40)

Fig 8: Identifying Bracket Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Installation is the reverse of removal.