Hyundai Sonata LF: Rear Suspension System / Rear Upper Arm Repair procedures
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Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
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Remove the wheel cap (A). 
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Be careful not to damage to the wheel cap (A) when removing the it. |
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Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A). |
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Remove the upper arm (A) by loosening the bolt & nut from the rear carrier.
Tightening torque :
137.3 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)
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Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition . |
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Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear upper arm (A) with the sub frame.
Tightening torque :
137.3 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)
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Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition . |
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Installation is the reverse of removal. |
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Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. |
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Check for all bolts and nut. |
Replacement
1.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove the wheel cap (A).
Be careful not to damage to the wheel cap (A) when removing the it...
Removal
1.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove the wheel cap (A).
Be careful not to damage to the wheel cap (A) when removing the it...
Other information:
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad")
3.
Rmove the blind spot detection (BSD) switch (A) after disengaging the mounting clip.
Installation
1.
Install the crash pad side switch assembly after connecting the connector...
Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
3.
Remove the lower crash pad switch assembly (A) after disengaging the mounting clip.
4.
Remove the rheostat switch connector (A)...