Hyundai Elantra: Front Suspension System / Front Lower Arm Repair procedures

Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Service Manual / Suspension System / Front Suspension System / Front Lower Arm Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

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)

•	Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

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)

Do not reuse the lower arm lock nut(A).

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)

5.	To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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

Replacement

Lower arm boall joint assemlby replcement

1.	Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

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)

•	Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

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)

4.	Remove the ball joint after loosening the nut (B) & bolt (A).

5.	Replace a ball joint assembly with a new one.

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)

Install the lower arm and tire.

•	To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Inspection

1.	Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

2.	Check the lower arm for deformation.

3.	Check the all bolts and nuts.

Front Strut Assembly Repair procedures

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 ...

Front Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures

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 ...

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