Hyundai Elantra: 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 front hub.
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).
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 (A) arm after loosening the bolts & nuts.
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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To install, reverse the removal procedure. |
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Check the wheel Alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment") |
Lower arm boall joint assemlby replcement |
1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
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).
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 ball joint after loosening the nut (B) & bolt (A). |
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Replace a ball joint assembly with a new one. |
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Install the ball joint assembly and then tighten the nut (B) & bolt (A).
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.6 lb-ft)
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Install the lower arm and tire.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure. |
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Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. |
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Check the lower arm for deformation. |
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Check the all bolts and nuts. |
Removal
1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque :
107.9 ~ 12 ...
Removal
1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque :
107.9 ~ 12 ...