Kia Forte: Front Suspension System / Front Lower Arm
Repair procedures
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Remove the front wheel and tire (A).
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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 to the hub bolts when removing the front
wheel and tire.
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Remove the lower arm nut (A).
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Tightening torque:
58.8 - 70.6 N·m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf·m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb·ft)
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Detach the front lower arm from the front knuckle using the SST (09568-1S100).
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When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover
of lower arm ball joint.
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Keep SST tied to the car because there is a risk of injury
by dropping the SST during removing the lower arm ball joint.
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The peripheral parts may be damaged when removing the
lower arm ball joint with a general tool such as lever,
so be sure to use SST.
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Remove the lower arm (A) from the sub frame.
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Tightening torque:
Bolt (B) : 117.7 - 137.3 N·m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf·m, 86.8 - 101.3
lb·ft)
Bolt (C) : 156.9 - 176.5 N·m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 - 130.2
lb·ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Front Suspension System - "Front Alignment")
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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 to 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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When replace the ball joint with a new one, insert the bolt(A)
into the ball joint with a certain pressure.
Insert the bolt to the ball joint without any gap.
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Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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Check the lower arm for bending or breakage.
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Check the lower arm for deformation.
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Check all bolts and nuts.
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Check the ball joint rotating torque.
If there is an abnormality, replace the ball joint.
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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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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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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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Make sure that the ball stud rotates smoothly.
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Check the ball stud(A) axial free play, In case of any free play exist,
replace the ball joint(B).
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Components and components location
Components
1. Strut assembly
2. Spring lower pad
3. Coil spring
4. Dust cover
5. Bumper stopper
6. Spring upper pa ...
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A).
Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79. ...
Other information:
First secure the child restraint with
the LATCH lower anchors or the seat
belt. If the child restraint manufacturer
recommends that the top tether
strap be attached, attach and tighten
the top tether strap to the top tether
strap anchor.
Child restraint hook holders are
located on t ...
1. Turn the ignition switch and all
other switches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
If the switch is located in the “OFF”
position, a caution indicator will be
displayed in the cluster.
To identify the location of a specific
fuse, please refer to the inside of the
fuse panel cov ...
Front Strut Assembly
Front Stabilizer Bar