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Repair Procedures: Removal

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

    Tightening torque: 

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

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    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  2. 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)

    G13044754Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the front lower arm from the front axle.
    NOTE: If the lower arm ball joint is stuck on the front axle, remove the front lower arm by using SST (0K545-A9100).
    1. After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten the sub body bolt (A).
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    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.
      G13044756Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the safe wire (A).
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      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.
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    6. To avoid the main body coming off, install a fixing clamp (A) beside the main body.
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    7. After installing a fixing clamp, rotate the handle (B) clock wise till the clamp is fixed on a lower arm.
      G13044760Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    8. Tighten a main body bolt (A) of the slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.
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  4. Remove the front lower arm (C) and then loosen the bolts (A, B) & nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 137.3 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)
    2. 117.7 ~ 137.3 N.m (12.0 ~ 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 ~ 101.3lb-ft)
    G13044762Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13044763Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Check the front alignment.

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

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