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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Align the steering wheel so that the front wheels to facing straight ahead remove the front wheel and tire.
    NOTE: If the steering wheel and the front tires does not synchronize to their centers together, open circuit on the clock spring cable may occur due to change the steering wheel turning.
  2. Turn the ignition OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. Loosen the bolt (A) and remove the universal joint (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb-ft)

    G13835017Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Secure the steering wheel so that it does not move.
    • Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable.
    • Do not reuse the bolt.
  4. Remove the front wheel and tire.

    (Refer to " Removal  ") 

  5. Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13835018Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When loosening the nut (A), hold the stabilizer bar link stud using hex socket or wrench.
    • Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
  6. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
    1. Remove the split pin (C).
    2. Remove the lock nut (B) and washer (A).

      Tightening torque: 

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

      G13835019Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE: Do not reuse mounting nut.
    3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
    G13835020Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Loosen the lower arm mounting nut (A).
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the lower arm mounting nut (B) and washer (C).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13835021Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: To loosen the nut (B), fix the bolt on the opposite side to prevent it from turning.
    G13835022Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect lower arm ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (0K545-A9100).
    1. After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten the sub body bolt (A)
      G13835023Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Input the sub body (B) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.
    3. Tighten the bolt (C) of the sub body to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.
      G13835024Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the safe wire and main body (A) between the front strut and the lower arm.
      G13835025Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. After installing a body (A), rotate the handle (B) clockwise until the clamp is fixed on the lower arm.
      G13835026Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    6. Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.
    G13835027Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to " Removal And Installation  " ) 

  10. Separate the roll rod bracket (C) after loosening the bolts (A), (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    (A): 107.8 -127.4 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.5 - 94.0 lb-ft)

    (B): 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)

    G13835028Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the heat protector (A).
    G13835029Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the muffler rubber hanger (A).
    G13835030Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the fastener (A).
    G13835031Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the sub frame.

    Information 

    G13835032Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    A: Front sub frame stay

    B: Rear sub frame stay

    1. Loosen the stay bolts (A) from the front sub frame stay.

      Tightening torque: 

      44.1 - 58.8 N.m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb-ft)

      [LH] 

      G13835033Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      [RH] 

      G13835034Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Loosen the stay bolts (A) from the rear sub frame stay.

      Tightening torque: 

      44.1 - 58.8 N.m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb-ft)

      [LH] 

      G13835035Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      [RH] 

      G13835036Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Support the sub frame securely with the jack (A).
      G13835037Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: If the mission jack is used to remove the sub frame, it may tip forward, which may cause injury.
    4. Loosen the mounting nut and remove the front sub frame stay (A).

      Tightening torque: 

      176.6-196.2 N.m (18.0-20.0 kgf.m, 130.1 - 144.6 lb-ft)

      [LH] 

      G13835038Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      [RH] 

      G13835039Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Loosen the mounting nut and remove the rear sub frame stay (A).

      Tightening torque: 

      176.6-196.2 N.m (18.0-20.0 kgf.m, 130.1 - 144.6 lb-ft)

      [LH] 

      G13835040Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      [RH] 

      G13835041Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    6. Slowly lower the jack to remove the sub frame.
    G13835042Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the steering gear box heat protector (A) after loosening the mounting bolts

    Tightening torque: 

    8.0 -12.0 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.9 - 8.8 lb-ft)

    G13835043Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the steering gear box (A) after loosening the mounting bolts

    Tightening torque: 

    107.8 -127.4 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.5 - 94.0 lb-ft)

G13835044Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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