Kia Sorento: Front Stabilizer Bar Removel

Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub .

Tightening torque:

88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) with the front strut assembly (A) after loosening the nut.

Tightening torque:

98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

Remove the sprit pin and castle nut and then disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle.

Tightening torque:

23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 17.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)

Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).

Tightening torque:

98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.

Tightening torque:

32.4 ~ 37.3N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)

1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. 2. Check the lower arm for bending or breakage. 3. Check the lower arm ...

1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. 2. Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation....

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