Repair Procedures: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Hyundai Accent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
- Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
Tightening Torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
- Loosen the lower arm nut (A) and then remove the lower arm ball joint by using SST (09568-1 S100).
Tightening Torque:
58.8 - 70.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Do not reuse the lower arm lock nut (A).
- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots.
- Remove the front lower (A) arm after loosening the bolts & nuts.
Tightening Torque
Front: 117.7 - 137.3 N.m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 - 101.3 lb-ft)
Rear: 156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Tighten the front mounting bolt first and then tighten the rear mounting bolt and nut.
- Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.
- Check the Wheel Alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ")