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Repair procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the wheel & tire.

    Tightening torque : 

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

  2. Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) with the front strut assembly (B) by loosening the nut.

    Tightening torque : 

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Link And Front Strut Assembly
    G07419848Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering bear box

    Tightening torque : 

    21.6 ~ 26.5N.m(2.2 ~ 2.7kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 19.5lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Identifying Universal Joint Assembly Mounting Bolt
    G07419849Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
  4. Loosen the rear roll stopper mounting bolt. (Refer to the FRONT SUB FRAME )
  5. Loosen the front sub frame mounting bolt & nuts. (Refer to the FRONT SUB FRAME )
  6. Disconnect the stabilizer bar with the front sub frame by loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque : 

    49.0 ~ 63.7N.m(5.0 ~ 6.5Kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Mounting Bolt
    G07419850Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Mounting Bolt
    G07419851Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal.