Kia Sorento: Front Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures - Front Suspension System - Suspension SystemKia Sorento: Front Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Service Manual / Suspension System / Front Suspension System / Front Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures

Removal
1.
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Wheel")
3.
Disconnect the stabilizer bar link (B) with the front strut assembly after removing the nut (A).

Tightening torque :
98.1 - 117.7 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb·ft)

Suspension System — Front Suspension System / Front Stabilizer Bar / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

Note
•
When removing the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link (B).
•
Be careful not to damage the stabilizer bar link boots.
4.
Remove the nut (A) and disconnect the stabilizer bar link (B) from the stabilizer bar.

Tightening torque :
98.1 - 117.7 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb·ft)

Suspension System — Front Suspension System / Front Stabilizer Bar / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

Note
•
When removing the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.

Suspension System — Front Suspension System / Front Stabilizer Bar / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

•
Be careful not to damage the stabilizer bar link boots.
5.
Remove the bracket bolts (A) and remove the stabilizer bar (B) from the sub frame.

Tightening torque :
63.7 - 78.4 N·m (6.5 - 8.0 kgf·m, 47.0 - 57.8 lb·ft)

[LH]

Suspension System — Front Suspension System / Front Stabilizer Bar / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

[RH]

Suspension System — Front Suspension System / Front Stabilizer Bar / Repair procedures / Removal illustration

Inspection
1.
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2.
Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation.
3.
Check the front stabilizer link ball joint for damage.
Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
2.
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")
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