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Repair Procedures: Removal

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

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb-ft)

    G13834826Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Secure the steering wheel so that it does not move.
    • Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable.
    • Do not reuse the bolt.
  3. Remove the front wheel and tire.

    (Refer to " Removal  ") 

  4. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link with the front strut assembly after removing the nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13834827Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When removing the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.
    • Be careful not to damage the stabilizer bar link boots.
  5. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
    1. Remove the split pin (C).
    2. Remove the lock nut (B) and washer (A).

      Tightening torque: 

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

      G13834828Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE: Do not reuse mounting nut.
    3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
      G13834829Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the lower arm mounting nut (A).
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the lower arm mounting nut (B) and washer (C).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13834830Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: To remove the nut (B), fix the bolt on the opposite side to prevent it from turning.
    G13834831Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect lower arm ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (0K545-A9100).
    1. After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten the sub body bolt (A)
      G13834832Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Input the sub body (B) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.
    3. Tighten the bolt (C) of the sub body to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.
      G13834833Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the safe wire and main body (A) between the front strut and the lower arm.
      G13834834Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. After installing a body (A), rotate the handle (B) clockwise until the clamp is fixed on the lower arm.
      G13834835Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    6. Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.
    G13834836Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to  Removal And Installation  ) 

  9. Separate the roll rod bracket (C) after removing the bolts (A), (B).

    Tightening torque 

    (A)  : 107.8 -127.4 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.5 - 94.0 lb.ft)

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

    G13834837Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the heat protector (A).
    G13834838Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the fastener (A).
    G13834839Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the sub frame.

    Information 

    G13834840Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    A: Front sub frame stay

    B: Rear sub frame stay

    1. Remove the stay bolts (A) from the front sub frame stay.

      Tightening torque: 

      44.1 - 58.8 N.m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb-ft)

      [LH] 

      G13834841Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      [RH] 

      G13834842Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the stay bolts (A) from the rear sub frame stay.

      Tightening torque: 

      44.1 - 58.8 N.m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb-ft)

      [LH] 

      G13834843Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      [RH] 

      G13834844Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Support the sub frame securely with the jack (A).
      G13834845Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: If the transmission jack is used to remove the sub frame, it may tip forward, which may cause injury.
    4. Remove the mounting nut and remove the front sub frame stay (A).

      Tightening torque: 

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

      [LH] 

      G13834846Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      [RH] 

      G13834847Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Remove the mounting nut and remove the rear sub frame stay (A).

      Tightening torque: 

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

      [LH] 

      G13834848Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      [RH] 

      G13834849Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    6. Slowly lower the jack to remove the sub frame.
    G13834850Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the bolts and remove the steering gear box heat protector (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 -11.7 N.m (0.8 -1.2 kgf.m, 5.7 - 8.6 lb-ft)

    G13834851Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the steering gear box (A) from the front sub frame by removing the mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13834852Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the mounting bolts and then remove the stabilizer bar (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13834853Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the lower arm (A).

    Tightening torque 

    Bolt(B)  : 157.0-176.6 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7-130.2 lb.ft)

    Nut (C)  : 157.0- 176.6 N.m (16.0-18.0 kgf.m, 115.7-130.2 lb.ft)

    G13834854Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the dynamic damper (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13834855Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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