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Repair procedures: Replacement

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

    Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

  2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Front Wheel And Tire
    G09743486Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  3. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    78.5 ~ 88.3N.m (8.0 ~ 9.0kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 65.1lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Lower Arm
    G09743487Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Loosen the bolts and nuts and then remove the front lower arm (A).

    Tightening torque 

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

    Fig 3: Lower Arm & Mounting Bolt (1 Of 2)
    G09743488Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque 

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

    Fig 4: Lower Arm & Mounting Bolt (2 Of 2)
    G09743489Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  6. Check the front alignment.

    (Refer to "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")