Hyundai Sonata: Front Suspension System / Sub Frame 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 driveshaft nut (A) from the front hub under applying the brake.
Tightening torque :
274.6 ~ 294.2 N.m (28.0 ~ 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 ~ 217.1 lb-ft)
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The front hub coking nut should be replaced with new ones. |
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After installation coking nut (A), stake the coking nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below. 
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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle.
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Remove the split pin (A). |
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Remove the castle nut (B).
Tightening torque :
34.3 ~ 44.0 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.5 lb-ft)
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Remove the lower arm (A).
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Remove the split pin (B). |
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Loosen the mounting nut and bolt. |
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Loosen the stabilizer link (A) and remove it from the shock absorber.
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)
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Loosen the universal joint bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly.
Tightening torque :
32.4 ~ 37.3 N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5 lb-ft)
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Remove the engine room under cover (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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Remove the roll rod bracket (A).
Tightening torque :
49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
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Disconnect the muffler rubber hanger (A). 
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Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame (A).
Tightening torque :
Sub frame mounting bolt & nut
156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lb-ft)
Sub frame stay mounting bolt
44.1 ~ 58.8 N.m(4.5 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 32.5~43.4 lb-ft)
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Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the stabilizer bar (B) from the sub frame (A).
Tightening torque :
49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
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Remove the steering gear box. [R-MDPS Type]
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Loosen the bolts and then remove the portector (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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Disconnect the all of the connector form the ECU. |
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Loosen the bolts and then remove the steering gear box (A).
Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)
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Loosen the bolt and then remove the steering gear box (A). [C-MDPS Type]
Tightening torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1~79.6 lb-ft)
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Remove the front lower arm (A) and then loosen the bolts & nuts.
Tightening torque
Front : 117.7 ~ 137.3 N.m (12.0 ~ 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 ~ 101.3 lb-ft)
Rear : 156.9 ~ 176.5 N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lb-ft)
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Installation is the reverse of removal. |
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Check the wheel Alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment") |
Inspection
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Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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Remove the wheel cap (A).
Be careful not to damage to the wheel cap (A) when removing the it. ...
Front Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures