Kia Rio: Front Suspension System / Sub Frame

Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Service Manual / Suspension System / Front Suspension System / Sub Frame

Repair procedures

Removal

Remove the universal joint bolt (A).

Tightening torque :

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

•	Keep the gear in the neutral range to prevent any damage on the clock spring inner cable while handling the steering wheel.

•	Do not reuse the bolt.

Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire from front hub.

Tightening torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)

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

Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).

(1)	Remove the split pin (A).

(2)	Remove the castle nut (B).

(3)

Use the SST (09568-34000).

Tightening torque:

15.7 - 33.3 N·m (2.3 - 3.4 kgf·m, 16.6 - 24.6 lb·ft)

Remove the lower arm bolt and nut (A).

Tightening torque:

58.8 - 70.6 N·m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf·m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb·ft)

Remove the front lower arm from the front knuckle using the SST (0K545-A9100).

(1)	After removing bolts from the front knuckle, install and tighten the sub body bolt (A) .

(2)	Input the sub body (B) between the front knuckle and the sub body bolt.

(3)	Tighten the bolt (C) of the sub body to broaden the gap of the front knuckle.

(4)	Install the safe wire (A).

(5)	Install the main body (A) between the front strut and the lower arm.

(6)	To avoid the main body coming off, install a fixing clamp (A) beside the main body.

(7)	After installing a body (A), rotate the handle (B) clockwise util the clamp is fixed on the lower arm.

(8)	Tighten the main body bolt (A) slowly and remove the lower arm from the front knuckle.

Remove the stabilizer link nut (A).

Tightening torque:

98.0 - 117.6 N·m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf·m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb·ft)

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

•	Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.

7.	Remove the hanger.

Remove the roll rod bracket.

D 1.4 U2 TCI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Mounting")

G 1.0 T-GDI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Mounting")

G 1.2 MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Mounting")

G 1.4 MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Mounting")

Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame (A).

Tightening torque:

176.5 - 196.1 N·m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf·m, 130.2 - 144.7 lb·ft)

10.

Loosen the bolts (A) and then remove the stabilizer bar assembly.

Tightening torque:

44.1 - 53.9 N·m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf·m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb·ft)

11.

Loosne the heat protector bolts and then remove the heat protector.

Tightening torque:

6.9 - 10.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf·m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb·ft)

12.

Loosen the gear box mounting bolts (A) and then remove the gear box.

Tightening torque:

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

13.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

14.	Check the wheel alignment. (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment")

Front Stabilizer Bar

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