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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    CAUTION:
    • Keep the gear in the neutral range to prevent any damage on the clock spring inner cable while handling the steering wheel.
    • Do not reuse the bolt.
    G13044770Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the power steering oil pump pressure hose (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    53.9 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.5 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

    G13044771Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.

    Tightening torque: 

    88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
    G13044772Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13044773Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the split pin and castle nut to disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13044774Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13044775Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove 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).
      G13044776Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Input the sub body (A) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.
    3. Tighten bolt (B) of the sub body bolt to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.
      G13044777Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the safe wire (A).
      G13044778Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE: Install a safe wire on the front strut to prevent dropping the SST and hurting technicians.
    5. Install the main body, between the front strut and the lower arm.
      G13044779Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    6. To avoid the main body coming off, install a fixing clamp (A) beside the main body.
      G13044780Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    7. After installing a fixing clamp, rotate the handle (B) clock wise till the clamp is fixed on a lower arm.
      G13044781Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    8. Tighten a main body bolt (A) of the slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.
    G13044782Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the roll rod stopper bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    CAUTION: Bolt (A) is not reusable as it is a special bolt.
    G13044783Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).
    G13044784Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the sub frame.

    (Refer to Front Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")

  11. Loosen the four bolts (A) and then remove the stabilizer bar (B) from the sub frame.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13044785Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  13. Check the front alignment.

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

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