Hyundai Elantra: 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 :
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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Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut (A).
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)
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When loosening the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.
Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots. |
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint.
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Rmove the split pin (C). |
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Using SST(09568-1S100), separate the ball joint (A) from the knuckle.
Tightening torque :
23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6 lb-ft)
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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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Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque :
32.4 ~ 37.3 N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5 lb-ft)
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Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable. |
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When assembling, insert the shark pin into the universal joint york slot as the below illustration. |
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Remove the roll rod stopper (A) by loosening the bolt and nut.
Tightening torque :
107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)
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Remove the muffler rubber hanger (A). |
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Remove the subframe by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque
Sub frame mounting bolts and nut :
156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lb-ft)
Sub frame stay mounting bolt :
44.1 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
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Set a transmission jack for safety. |
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Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the stabilizer bar (A).
Tightening torque :
44.1 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
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Remove the stabilizer link.
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)
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Remove the bushing. |
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To install, reverse the removal procedure. |
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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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Check the front stabilizer link ball joint for damage. |
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.
2.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
3.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque :
107. ...