Kia Carens: 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 front wheel and tire (A).
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the front strut assembly 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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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle.
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Remove the split pin (B).
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Remove the castle nut (C).
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Use the SST(09568-34000).
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Tightening torque:
23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.5 lb-ft)
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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)
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6. |
Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A)
from the pinion of the steering gear box.

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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 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)
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Remove the stabilizer (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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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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Check the wheel Alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment")
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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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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 ...
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