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Removal And Installation

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")

  2. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link (A) from the front strut assembly by loosening the nut (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

    G13281547Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When loosening the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.
    • Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
  3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
    1. Remove the snap pin (A).
    2. Remove the lock nut (B).

      Tightening torque: 

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

      G13281548Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE: Do not reuse lock nut.
    3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
    G13281549Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. 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)

    G13281550Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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).
      G13281551Courtesy 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.
      G13281552Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the safe wire (A).
      G13281553Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Install the main body (A) between the front strut and the lower arm.
      G13281554Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    6. To avoid the main body coming off, install a fixing clamp (A) beside the main body.
      G13281555Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    7. After installing the body (A), rotate the handle (B) clockwise until the clamp is fixed on the lower arm.
      G13281556Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    8. Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.
    G13281557Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen the bolt (A) and then remove the universal joint (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    32.4 - 37.3 N.m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb.ft)

    G13281558Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Do not reuse the bolt.
    • Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable.
    • Assemble so that the universal joint hole is inserted matching the cut surface of the pinion shaft.
    G13281559Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the roll rod bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    Bolt (B):

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

    Bolt (C):

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

    G13281560Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the front muffler rubber hanger (A).
    G13281561Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Support the sub frame (A) with a jack and then loosen the sub frame bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    Bolts (B), Nuts (C): 44.1 - 58.8 N.m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb.ft)

    Bolts (D), Nuts (E): 176.6 - 196.2 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 lb.ft)

    G13281562Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the sub frame (A).
    G13281563Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. 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)

    G13281564Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. 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)

    G13281565Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. 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)

    G13281566Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  15. Check the wheel alignment.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "ALIGNMENT ")

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