1.
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque:
32.4 ~ 37.3N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)
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Keep the gear in the neutral range to prevent any damage on the clock spring inner cable while handling the steering wheel.
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Do not reuse the bolt.
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)
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)
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
4.
Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque:
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
5.
Remove the split pin and castle nut to 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)
6.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening torque:
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
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) .
(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.
(4)
Install the safe wire (A).
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.
(6)
To avoid the main body coming off, install a fixing clamp (A) beside the main body.
(7)
After installing a fixing clamp, rotate the handle (B) clock wise till the clamp is fixed on a lower arm.
(8)
Tighten a main body bolt (A) of the slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.
8.
Remove the roll rod stopper bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
107.9 ~ 127.5N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0lb-ft)
Bolt (A) is not reusable as it is a special bolt.
9.
Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).
10.
Loosening the bolt (A) and nut (B) and then remove the sub frame.
Tightening torque:
156.9 ~ 176.5N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)
11.
After loosening four bolts (A), remove the stabilizer bar (B).
Tightening torque:
44.1 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
12.
After loosening the bolt (A) and nut (B), remove the heat protector.
Tightening torque:
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m ( 0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
13.
After loosening the bolt, remove the steering gear box (A).
Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m ( 9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
14.
After loosening the bolt, remove the roll rod stopper (A).
Tightening torque:
49.0 ~ 63.7N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0lb-ft)
15.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
16.
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Front Suspension System - "Front Alignment")
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 ~ 37.3N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)
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Front wheel alignment
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Kia Sedona: Sub Frame Repair procedures
Front Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures
Front Alignment Repair procedures