Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Kia K900. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening Torque:

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

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Unscrew the steering column bolt (A) to disconnect the universal joint and steering gear connection.
Tightening Torque:

32.4 ~ 37.3N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)
CAUTION:
- Keep the steering wheel in a neutral position. Moving the steering wheel may damage the cable inside the clock spring.
- Do not use the bolt again.
Fig 2: Removing Steering Column Bolt
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.
1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
3. Disconnect the ball joint (D) from knuckle (C) using the special tool (09568-2J100).
  Tightening Torque:
  
  88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 3: Removing Split Pin
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Ball Joint From Knuckle Using Special Tool (09568-2J100)
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  
  CAUTION: Apply a few drops of oil to the special tool. (Boot contact part)
Remove the tension arm (A) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
1. Remove the split pin (B).
2. Remove the castle nut (C).
3. Disconnect the ball joint from knuckle using the special tool (09568-2J100).
  Tightening Torque:
  
  88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 5: Removing Castle Nut
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Ball Joint From Knuckle Using Special Tool
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the hub mounting bolt (A).
Tightening Torque:

78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Removing Hub Mounting Bolt
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the lateral arm (A) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
1. Remove the castle nut (B).
2. Disconnect the ball joint from knuckle using the special tool (09568-2J100).
  Tightening Torque:
  
  88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 8: Removing Castle Nut
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  
  Fig 9: Disconnecting Ball Joint From Knuckle Using Special Tool
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the front strut assembly (C) with the front lower arm by loosening the bolt & nuts (A, B).
Tightening Torque:
1. 98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)
2. 137.3 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)
Fig 10: Removing Front Strut Assembly Bolts And Nuts
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the stabilizer bar with the frame by loosening the bolts (A).
Tightening Torque:

44.1 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

Fig 11: Removing Stabilizer Bar Bolts
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the front bumper cover.
(Proceed to Body - "FRONT BUMPER COVER ")
Remove the head lamp assembly.
(Proceed to Body Electrical System - "HEAD LAMPS ")
Remove the power steering pressure hose (A) & return hose (B).

Fig 12: Locating Power Steering Pressure Hose And Return Hose
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the power steering pressure hose assembly mounting clamp & bracket (A), (B), (C).

Fig 13: Removing Power Steering Pressure Hose Assembly Mounting Clamp And Bracket (1 Of 3)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Fig 14: Removing Power Steering Pressure Hose Assembly Mounting Clamp And Bracket (2 Of 3)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Fig 15: Removing Power Steering Pressure Hose Assembly Mounting Clamp And Bracket (3 Of 3)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the mounting bolts (A, B), and then disconnect the steering gear box bracket (C).
Tightening Torque:
1. 107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)
2. 19.6 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)
Fig 16: Disconnecting Steering Gear Box Bracket
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the steering gear box (C) by loosening the bolt (A, B).
Tightening Torque:
1. 107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)
2. 78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)
Fig 17: Removing Steering Gear Box Bolt
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Loosen the main relay box wiring & connector.

Fig 18: Loosening Main Relay Box Wiring And Connector
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Make the space for installing engine fixture by moving main relay box after removing the nuts.

Fig 19: Installing Engine Fixture Nuts
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Using the engine support fixture (SST No.: 09200-38001), hold the engine assembly safely.

Fig 20: Holding Engine Assembly Safely Using Engine Support Fixture
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the both sides engine mounting bracket.
Tightening Torque:

63.7 ~ 83.4 N.m (6.5 ~ 7.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 61.5 lb-ft)

[LH]

Fig 21: Removing Both Sides Engine Mounting Bracket (LH)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

[RH]

Fig 22: Removing Both Sides Engine Mounting Bracket (RH)
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Loosen the both sides bolts and then remove the sub frame.
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 23: Locating Sub Frame
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the engine mounting bracket (A) and tension arm and lateral arm (B).
Tightening Torque:
1. 63.7 ~ 83.4 N.m (6.5 ~ 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 61.5 lb-ft)
2. 137.3 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 24: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket And Tension Arm And Lateral Arm
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Add power steering fluid to reservoir.
Bleed the power steering system.
(Proceed to AIR BLEEDING )
Check the wheel alignment.
(Proceed to Suspension System - "ALIGNMENT ")