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Lateral Arm

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire.

    (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "WHEEL ")

  2. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  3. Remove the steering gear box.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING GEAR BOX ")

  4. Separate the front strut assembly (A) from the lateral arm by loosening the bolt and nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb.ft)

    [2WD] 

    G13144333Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [AWD] 

    G13144334Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Separate the lateral arm from the knuckle.
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the castle nut (B) and washer (C).

      Tightening torque: 

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

      G13144335Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Separate the lateral arm from the knuckle using the ball joint puller (A).
    G13144336Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the lateral arm (A) from the sub frame by loosening the bolt and nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb.ft)

    G13144337Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  8. Check the front alignment.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")

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