Repair Procedures: Replacement: [2WD]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Kia Stinger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire (A) from hub.
Tightening torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

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NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wheel bolts when removing the wheel and tire (A).
Remove the front wheel guard.

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Remove the front stabilizer bar.
(Refer to " FRONT STABILIZER BAR ")
Remove the engine room side cover.
G 2.0 T-GDI THETA II (Refer to " ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

G 3.3 T-GDI LAMBDA II (Refer to " ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Loosen the lateral arm pin (A) and nut (B).
Tightening torque:

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

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Loosen the compression arm pin (A) and nut (B).
Tightening torque:

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

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Loosen the compression arm bolt & nut from the sub frame.
Tightening torque:

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

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Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.

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Remove the lateral arm by using the ball joint remover (A).

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Remove the compression arm by using the ball joint remover (A).

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Remove the brake caliper.
(Refer to " FRONT DISC BRAKE ")
Remove the tie rod end nut.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the knuckle by using the ball joint remover (A).

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Loosen the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor bracket.
Tightening torque:

6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.9 lb.ft)

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Loosen the brake caliper hose bracket bolt.
Tightening torque:

6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.9 lb.ft)

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Loosen the knuckle upper bolt & nut.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the knuckle by using the SST (0K517-J5100).
Reference value: Below 8.0 mm (0.31 in.)

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NOTE: Be careful not to exceed 8mm because it may cause knuckle quality issues.
Loosen the shock absorber upper nuts and then remove the shock absorber.
Tightening torque:

63.7 - 78.4 N.m (6.5 - 8.0 kgf.m, 47.0 - 57.9 lb.ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Install at the empty vehicle height when it is assembled.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to " ALIGNMENT ")