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Repair procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

    Tightening torque : 

    88.3 ~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0Kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

  2. Remove the split pin and front lower arm (A) mounting bolt from the knuckle.

    Tightening torque : 

    98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0Kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Identifying Front Lower Arm
    G07419845Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the lower arm mounting bolts & nuts and then remove the lower arm.

    Tightening torque : 

    137.3 ~ 156.9N.m(14.0 ~ 16.0Kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Arm Mounting Bolts
    G07419846Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Identifying Lower Arm Mounting Nuts
    G07419847Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.