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Repair procedures: Installation

  1. Installation is reverse of the removal.
  2. Install the strut assembly (A) and the drive shaft (B) in the knuckle.

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

    100 ~ 120 (10 ~ 12, 72 ~ 86)

    Fig 1: Identifying Strut Assembly And Drive Shaft
    G06831989Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the lower arm assembly mounting bolts (A) to the knuckle.

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

    100 ~ 120 (10 ~ 12, 72 ~ 86)

    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Arm Assembly Mounting Bolts
    G06831990Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the wheel speed sensor (A) to the knuckle (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor And Knuckle
    G06831991Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the brake caliper assembly (A) to the knuckle (B).

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

    80 ~ 100 (8 ~ 10, 58 ~ 72)

    Fig 4: Identifying Brake Caliper Assembly And Knuckle
    G06831992Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the tie rod end ball joint nut (A) and insert the split pin.

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

    16 ~ 34 (1.6 ~ 3.4, 12 ~ 25)

    Fig 5: Identifying Tie Rod End Ball Joint Nut And Split Pin
    G06831993Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Insert the washer (B) and tighten the locking nut (A).

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

    200 ~ 260 (20 ~ 26, 145 ~ 188)

  8. Insert the split pin (C).
    Fig 6: Identifying Locking Nut, Washer And Split Pin
    G06831994Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the wheel and tire and tighten the wheel nuts.