Kia Rio: Sub Frame Replacement

Remove the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :

88.3 ~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.

Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.

Tightening torque :

98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

Loosen the nut and then remove the tie-rod end (A) with the front axle (B) by using SST(09568-34000).

Tightening torque :

23.5 ~ 33.3N.m(2.5 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)

Loosen the nut and then remove the lower arm (A).

Tightening torque :

58.8 ~ 70.6N.m(6.0 ~ 7.2kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 52.1lb-ft)

Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.

Tightening torque :

32.4 ~ 37.3N.m(3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)

•	Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.

•	Do not use the bolt again.

6.	Remove the rubber hanger (A).

Loosening the roll rod (A) mounting bolts and nuts.

Tightening torque :

53.9 ~ 63.7N.m(5.5 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 47.0lb-ft)

Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the front sub frame (A).

Tightening torque :

Sub frame mounting bolt & nut

156.9 ~ 176.5N.m(16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)

Sub frame stay mounting bolt

44.1 ~ 53.9N.m(4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

9.	Installation is the reverse of removal.

1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. 2. Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation. 3. Check th ...

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