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Kia Rio: Front Stabilizer Bar Replacement - Front Suspension System - Suspension System - Kia Rio UB 2012-2026 Service ManualKia Rio: Front Stabilizer Bar Replacement

1.
Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)



     
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
2.
Disconnect the stabilizer link with 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)


3.
Loosen the nut and then remove the tie-rod end (A) with the front axle by using SST(09568-34000).
Tightening torque :
23.5 ~ 33.3N.m(2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)



4.
Loosen the nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening torque :
58.8 ~ 70.6N.m(6.0 ~ 7.2kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 52.1lb-ft)


5.
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 when you handle the steering wheel.
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Must be replaced with new bolts when assembling. (SEAL-LOCK has been processed)
SEAL-LOCK Specifications: MS721-39 "TYPE-D" Product: ND industries 1193S
6.
Remove the rubber hanger (A).
7.
Loosening the roll rod (A) mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque :
53.9 ~ 63.7N.m(5.5 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 47.0lb-ft)


8.
Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the front sub frame (A).
Tightening torque :
Sub frame mounting bolt & nut
156.9 ~ 176.5N.m(16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)
Sub frame stay mounting bolt
44.1 ~ 53.9N.m(4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)


9.
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)


10.
Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) with the stabilizer bar by loosening the nut.
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)


11.
Remove the bushing (A) and the clamp (B) from the stabilizer bar.
12.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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