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Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Suspension System / Front Suspension System / Front Cross Member: Repair procedures

Replacement
1.
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 (A).
2.
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)

3.
Remove the split pin and castle nut and then disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle.
Tightening torque :
34.3 ~ 44.1N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.5lb-ft)

4.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

5.
Remove the front lower arm from the front knuckle using the SST (0K545-A9100).
(1)
After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten the sub body bolt (A) .

(2)
Input the sub body (A) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.
(3)
Tighten bolt (B) of the sub body bolt to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.

(4)
Install the safe wire (A).

   
Install a safe wire on the front strut to prevent dropping the SST and hurting technicians.
(5)
Install the main body, between the front strut and the lower arm.

(6)
To avoid the main body coming off, install a fixing clamp (A) beside the main body.

(7)
After installing a fixing clamp, rotate the handle (B) clock wise till the clamp is fixed on a lower arm.

(8)
Tighten a main body bolt (A) of the slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.

6.
Remove the dust cover.
7.
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque :
29.4 ~ 34.3N.m (3.0 ~ 3.5kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 25.3lb-ft)

   
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Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
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Do not use the bolt again.
8.
Remove the under cover (A).

9.
Loosen the bolt (A) & nut (B) and then remove the roll rod stopper.
Tightening torque :
107.9 ~ 127.5N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0lb-ft)

10.
Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A).

11.
Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame.
Tightening torque :
176.5 ~ 196.1N.m (18.0 ~ 20.0kgf.m, 130.2 ~ 144.7lb-ft)

12.
Remove the front lower arm.
(Refer to Front lower arm)
13.
Remove the front stabilizer.
(Refer to Front stabilizer)
14.
Remove the steering gearbox.
(Refer to "Steering Gearbox" in ST group )
15.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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