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Removal And Installation

  1. Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the universal joint (A) after loosening the bolt (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    32.3 - 37.2 N.m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf.m, 23.8 - 27.4 lb.ft)

    G13481506Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the front wheel and tire.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")

  4. Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb.ft)

    G13481507Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When loosening the nut (B), hold the stabilizer bar link stud using hex socket or wrench.
    • Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
  5. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the castle nut (B).

      Tightening torque: 

      34.3 - 44.1 N.m (3.5 - 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 - 32.5 lb.ft)

      G13481508Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
    G13481509Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen the lower arm mounting bolt and nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    58.8 - 70.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb.ft)

    G13481510Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Detach the front lower arm from the front knuckle using the SST (0K545-A9100).
    1. After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten the sub body bolt (A).
      G13481511Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert the sub body (B) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.
    3. Tighten the bolt (C) sub body to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.
      G13481512Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the main body (A) after fixing it with a wire to prevent SST from falling.
      G13481513Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Install the body (A) and rotate the handle (B) clockwise until the clamp is fixed on the lower arm.
      G13481514Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    6. Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.
    G13481515Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the engine room under cover.

    G 1.6 T-GDI GAMMA  (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

    G 2.0 Nu MPI  (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  9. Support the sub frame with a jack and then remove the roll rod bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    107.8 - 127.4 N.m (11 - 13 kgf.m, 79.5 - 94.0 lb.ft)

    G13481516Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the front muffler rubber hanger (A).
    G13481517Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the sub frame from the body by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    Bolts (B): 44.1 - 58.8 N.m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb.ft), Bolt (C): 176.6 - 196.2 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.1 - 144.6 lb.ft)

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

    G13481518Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the stabilizer bar (A) by loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13481519Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the heat protector (A) by loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb.ft)

    G13481520Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the steering gear box (A) by loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque 

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

    G13481521Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  16. Check the wheel alignment.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "ALIGNMENT ")

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