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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: Locate Front Wheel And Tire
    G11795427Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  3. Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Locate Stabilizer Link With Nut
    G11795428Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the split pin and nut and then disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 

    23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Disconnect Tie-Rod End From Front Knuckle
    G11795429Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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 4: Locate Lower Arm With Bolt And Nut
    G11795430Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) from the pinion of the steering gear box.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 5: Locate Universal Joint Assembly With Bolt
    G11795431Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
    • Must be replaced with new bolt when assembling.

      (SEAL-LOCK has been processed)

  7. Loosen the bolt & nut and then separate the roll rod stopper (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 6: Locate Roll Rod Stopper With Bolt & Nut
    G11795432Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).
    Fig 7: Locate Muffler Rubber Hanger
    G11795433Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame (A).

    Tightening torque 

    Sub frame Mounting Bolts & Nuts: 

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

    Sub Frame Stay Mounting Bolt 

    44.1 ~ 53.9N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

    Fig 8: Locate Sub Frame With Bolts & Nuts
    G11795434Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the stabilizer (A) from the front sub frame by loosening the mounting bolts & nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    44.1 ~ 53.9N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

    Fig 9: Locate Stabilizer With Mounting Bolt & Nut (1 Of 2)
    G11795435Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 10: Locate Stabilizer With Mounting Bolt & Nut (2 Of 2)
    G11795436Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Loosen the nut and then remove the stabilizer link (A) from the stabilizer bar.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 11: Locate Stabilizer Link With Nut
    G11795437Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  13. Check the front alignment.

    (Refer to Front Suspension System - "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")

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