Kia Cee'd: Front Suspension System / Front Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures
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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:
88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing
the rear wheel and tire (A).
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from 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)
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4. |
Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle by using the
SST (09568-34000).
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Remove the split pin (A).
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(2) |
Remove the castle nut (B).
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Use the SST (09568-34000).
Tightening torque:
23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)
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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 knuckle.
Tightening torque:
98.0 ~ 117.6 N.m(10.0~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.7 lb-ft)
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6. |
Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A)
from the pinion of the steering gear box.
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 when you handle the
steering wheel.
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Must be replaced with new bolt when assembling.
(SEAL-LOCK has been processed)
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Loosen the bolt & nut and then saperate the roll rod stopper (A).
Tightening torque:
107.9 ~127.5N.m(11.0 ~ 13.0kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0lb-ft)
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8. |
Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).

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9. |
Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame (A).
Tightening torque
Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts :
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)
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Loosen the bolts (A-2ea) and then remove the protector (B).
Tightening torque:
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m(0.7 ~ 1.1kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
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Remove the stabilizer bar (A) from the front sub frame by loosening
the mounting bolts & nuts.
Tightening torque:
44.1 ~ 53.9N.m(4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)
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12. |
Loosen the nut and then remove the stabilizer link (A) from the stabilizer
bar.
Tightening torque:
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
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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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2. |
Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation.
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1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove the front w ...
Replacement
1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove the front w ...
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