Kia Sorento: Front Lower Arm Repair procedures
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Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
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Remove the front wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel")
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Remove the lower arm mounting nut (A).
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Remove the split pin (A).
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Remove the lower arm mounting bolt (B), nut (C) and washer (D).
Tightening torque :
98.1 - 117.7 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb·ft)
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To remove the nut (C), fix the bolt (B) on the opposite side to prevent it from turning.
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Disconnect lower arm ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (0K545-A9100).
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After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten the sub body bolt (A)
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Input the sub body (B) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.
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Tighten the bolt (C) of the sub body to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.
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Install the safety wire and main body (A) between the front strut and the lower arm.
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After installing a body (A), rotate the handle (B) clockwise until the clamp is fixed on the lower
arm.
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Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.
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Remove the bolts (A), (B) and remove the lower arm (C) from the sub frame.
Tightening torque :
156.9 - 176.5 N·m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb·ft)
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Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
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Check the lower arm for bending or breakage.
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Check the lower arm for deformation.
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Check the all bolts and nuts.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
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Remove the front strut upper mounting nuts (A...
Special Service Tool
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
Lower arm 'G' bushing...
Front Strut Assembly Repair procedures
Front Lower Arm Replacement - Lower Arm 'G' Bushing
