Kia Sportage: Front Suspension System / Front Lower Arm 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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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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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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| (2) |
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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| (4) |
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 the lower arm.
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| (8) |
Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm
from the front knuckle.
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| 4. |
Remove the lower arm (A) from the sub frame.
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Tightening torque:
B : 117.7 - 137.3 N·m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf·m, 86.8 - 101.3 lb·ft)
C : 156.9 - 176.5 N·m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb·ft)
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| 5. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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| 6. |
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - Alignment")
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| 1. |
Disconnect the ball joint after loosening the nut (A).
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Tightening torque :
117.7 - 137.3 N·m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf·m, 86.6 - 101.3 lb·ft)
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Using a plastic hammer, remove the ball joint.
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Do not to damage the lower arm.
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Install a new ball joint and then tighten the nut (A).
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Tightening torque :
117.7 - 137.3 N·m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf·m, 86.6 - 101.3 lb·ft)
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| 1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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| 2. |
Check the lower arm for bending or breakage.
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| 3. |
Check the lower arm for deformation.
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| 4. |
Check all bolts and nuts.
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| 5. |
Check the ball joint rotating torque.
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Standard value : 9.8 - 29.4 N·m (1.0 - 3.0 kgf·m, 7.2 - 21.7
lb-ft)
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| (1) |
Move the ball stud (A) 5 times to the front and back, and rotate
5 times to evenly apply the grease. Fix the ball stud stationary
for 24 hours at the center, then roll 3 times to the front and
back, and rotate 3 times before measuring the torque.
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| (2) |
Read the constant torque value within 180° when it is rotated
at speed of approximately 12°/s.
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Standard value : 9.8 - 29.4 N·m (1.0 - 3.0 kgf·m, 7.2
- 21.7 lb-ft)
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Components
1. Ball joint assembly
2. Front lower arm assembly
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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 ...
Other information:
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If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing, set the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the vehicle to a safe place.
If you have a flat tire while driving
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Circuit Diagram
Harness Connector
[Bank 1 / Sensor 1]
[Bank 1 / Sensor 2]
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