Kia Forte: Front Suspension System / Front Stabilizer Bar
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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Loosen the nut and then disconnect the stabilizer bar link (A).
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Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb·ft)
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When loosening the nut, fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer
bar link.
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Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
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Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST
(09568-1S100).
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Remove the split pin (A).
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| (2) |
Remove the castle nut (B).
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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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Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using
the SST (09568-1S100).
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Detach the front lower arm from the front knuckle using the SST (09568-1S100).
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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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| 5. |
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint (B).
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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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Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position
to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable.
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When assembling, insert the shark pin (B) into the universal
joint yoke slot (A) as the below illustration.
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| 6. |
Remove the roll rod bracket mounting bolt (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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Disconnect the front muffler rubber hanger (A).
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| 8. |
Support the sub frame (A) with a jack and then remove the sub frame bolts
and nuts.
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Tightening torque:
Bolts (B), Nuts (C) : 44.1 - 53.9 N·m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf·m, 32.5
- 39.8 lb·ft)
Bolts (D), Nuts (E) : 176.5 - 196.1 N·m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf·m, 130.2
- 144.7 lb·ft)
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| 9. |
Remove the sub frame (A).
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| 10. |
Loosen the bolts and then remove the stabilizer bar (A).
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Tightening torque:
44.1 - 53.9 N·m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf·m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb·ft)
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Loosen the nut (A) and then remove the stabilizer link.
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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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When loosening the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of
stabilizer bar link.
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Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
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| 12. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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| 13. |
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Front Suspension System - "Front Alignment")
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| 1. |
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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| 2. |
Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation.
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Check the front stabilizer link ball joint for damage.
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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, 79.6 ...
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:
Components and components location
Components
[Gasoline 2.0]
1. Clutch release fork
2. Clutch cover assembly
3. Clutch disk assembly
4. Clutch release bearing
Repair procedures
Removal
[Gasoline 2.0]
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Resistance Test
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the PTC heater connector.
3.
Measure the resistance between terminal 1, 2, 3 of PTC heater and ground
line.
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Front Lower Arm
Sub Frame