Hyundai Kona: Front Suspension System / Front Lower Arm 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 the 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 (A).
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Loosen the lower arm nut (A) and then remove the lower arm ball joint
by using SST(09568-1S100).
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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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Do not reuse the lower arm lock nut (A).
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Remove the front lower arm after loosening the bolts & nuts.
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Tightening torque
Front : 117.7 - 137.3 N.m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 - 101.3 lb-ft)
Rear : 156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)
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Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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Check the lower arm for bending or breakage.
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Check the lower arm for deformation.
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Check the all bolts and nuts.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment")
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[Ball joint assembly replacement]
| 1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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| 2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the 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 (A).
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| 3. |
Loosen the lower arm nut (A) and then remove the lower arm ball joint
by using SST(09568-1S100).
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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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Do not reuse the lower arm lock nut (A).
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Remove the ball joint assembly after losening the bolt (A) and nut (B).
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Tightening torque :
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)
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Replace the ball joint assembly with a new one.
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| 6. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Components
1. Ball joint assembly
2. Front lower arm assembly
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Removal
1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove the front wheel and ...
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