Hyundai Elantra: Front Suspension System / Sub Frame Repair procedures
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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. |
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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 protector (A).
Tightening torque :
6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
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Remove the steering gearbox from the front sub frame by loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque :
88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)
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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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. Remove the roll rod bracket (A).
Tightening torque :
49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
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To install, reverse the removal procedure. |
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Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Front Alignment") |
Removal
1.
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 ~ 12 ...
Front Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures