Kia Sportage: Front Suspension System / Front Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures
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Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub.
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Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
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Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the wheel
& tire.
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Remove the universal bolt (A).
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Tightening torque:
32.4 - 37.3 N.m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb-ft)
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Keep the neutral-range to prevent damaging the clock
spring inner cable when handling the steering wheel.
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Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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| 4. |
Remove the nut and pin (A).
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Tightening torque:
34.3 - 44.1 N·m (3.5 - 4.5 kgf·m, 25.3 - 32.5 lb·ft)
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST
(09568-34000).
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When using SST, be careful not to damage the dust cover
of lower arm ball joint.
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Keep SST tied to the car as there is risk of injury
when the SST is dropped while removing the lower arm
ball joint.
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Be sure to use SST when removing the lower arm ball
joint as general tool such as lever may damage the peripheral
parts.
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| 6. |
Loosen the pin (A), and then remove the lower arm nut (B).
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Tightening torque:
98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb·ft)
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| 7. |
Remove the front lower arm from the front knuckle using the SST (0K545-A9100).
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After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten
the sub body bolt (A).
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Insert the sub body (B) between the front knuckle and the sub
body bolt.
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Tighten the bolt (C) sub body to broaden the gap of the front
knuckle.
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Install the safe wire (A).
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| (5) |
Install the main body (A) between the front strut and the lower
arm.
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To avoid the main body coming off, install a fixing clamp (A)
beside the main body.
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| (7) |
After installing the body (A), rotate the handle (B) clockwise
until the clamp is fixed on a lower arm.
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Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm
from the front knuckle.
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| 8. |
Remove the stabilizer link nut (A).
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Tightening torque:
98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb·ft)
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| 9. |
Remove the muffler hanger.
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| 10. |
Remove the roll rod bracket.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System -"Engine Mounting")
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| 11. |
Loosen the bolts and nuts and then remove the sub frame (D).
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Tightening torque:
(A) 44.1 - 58.8 N·m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf·m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb·ft)
(B, C) 176.5 - 196.1 N·m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf·m, 130.2 - 144.7 lb·ft)
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| 12. |
Loosen the screw (A) and then remove the heat protector.
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Tightening torque:
7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)
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| 13. |
Loosen the mounting bolt (A) and then remove the gear box.
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Tightening torque:
88.3 - 107.9 N·m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf·m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb·ft)
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| 14. |
Loosen the stabilizer bar mounting bolts (A) and then remove the stabilizer
bar.
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Tightening torque:
49.0 - 63.7 N·m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf·m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb·ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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| 16. |
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment")
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Removal
1.
Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 9 ...
Removal
1.
Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 9 ...
Other information:
Circuit Diagram
No
Sunroof wiring
connector
(Vehicle side)
Sunroof wiring
connector
(Motor)
Panorama glass motor
(Master)
Blind motor
(Slave)
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Specification
Air Conditioner
Item
Specification
R 2.0
NU
THETA
Compressor
Type
DVE16N
Oil type & Capacity
PAG 30 120 ± 10cc (4.05 ± .3 ...
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