Kia Carens: 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.
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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 front wheel and tire (A).
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Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
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Tightening torque:
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
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Loosen the bolts and nuts and then remove the front lower arm (A).
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Tightening torque
(B) 117.7 ~ 137.3N.m(12.0 ~ 14.0kgf.m, 86.8 ~ 101.3lb-ft)
(C) 156.9 ~ 176.5N.m(16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation.
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Check the all bolts and nuts.
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Replacement
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 ...
Other information:
Identification Numbers
Identification Number Description
Vehicle Identification Number
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World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
- KNA : Passenger vehicle, MPV(Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle)/SUV(Sports
Utility Vehicle)/RV(Recreational Vehi ...
Removal
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In order to remove the rear glass, use the tools shown in the
following figure:
[Tooling Diagram]
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