Kia Rio: Front Suspension System / Front Lower Arm
Repair procedures
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Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire from front 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 front
wheel and tire.
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| 2. |
Remove the lower arm bolt and 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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| 3. |
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) |
Input the sub body (B) between the front knuckle and the sub
body bolt.
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| (3) |
Tighten the bolt (C) of the 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 a body (A), rotate the handle (B) clockwise
util 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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Lower arm ball joint
| 1. |
Remove the front lower arm.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Front Lower Arm")
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| 2. |
Remove the snap ring (A) from the lower arm ball joint.
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| 3. |
Using a press, remove the ball joint (A) from the lower arm.
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| 4. |
Using a press, install the new ball joint.
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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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Components and components location
Components Location
1. Lock nut
2. Insulator dust cap
3. Self lock nut
4. Strut insulator
5. Strut bearing
6. Spring u ...
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove the universal joint bolt (A).
Tightening torque :
32.4 - 37.3 N·m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf·m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb·ft)
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Other information:
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