Kia Rio: Front Suspension System / Front Stabilizer Bar
Repair procedures
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Remove the universal joint bolt (A).
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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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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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| 2. |
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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| 3. |
Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
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Remove the split pin (A).
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Remove the castle nut (B).
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Use the SST (09568-34000).
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Tightening torque:
15.7 - 33.3 N·m (2.3 - 3.4 kgf·m, 16.6 - 24.6 lb·ft)
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| 4. |
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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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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Input the sub body (B) between the front knuckle and the sub
body bolt.
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Tighten the bolt (C) of the sub body to broaden the gap of the
front knuckle.
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Install the safe wire (A).
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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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After installing a body (A), rotate the handle (B) clockwise
util the clamp is fixed on the lower arm.
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Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm
from the front knuckle.
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| 6. |
Remove the stabilizer link nut (A).
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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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| 7. |
Remove the hanger.
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| 8. |
Remove the roll rod bracket.
D 1.4 U2 TCI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Mounting")
G 1.0 T-GDI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Mounting")
G 1.2 MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Mounting")
G 1.4 MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Mounting")
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Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame (A).
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Tightening torque:
176.5 - 196.1 N·m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf·m, 130.2 - 144.7 lb·ft)
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| 10. |
Loosen the bolts (A) and then remove the stabilizer bar assembly.
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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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| 11. |
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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| 12. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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| 13. |
Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment")
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Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation.
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| 3. |
Check the front stabilizer link ball joint for damage.
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Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire from front hub.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79 ...
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:
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove the steering column and shaft assembly.
(Refer to Motor Driven Power Steering - "Steering Column and Shaft")
2.
Remove the MDPS control unit.
(Refer to Motor Driven Power Steering - "MDPS ...
Never place a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger’s seat. If the
air bag deploys, it would impact the rear-facing child restraint, causing serious
or fatal injury.
In addition, do not place front-facing child restraint in the front passenger’s
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Front Lower Arm
Sub Frame