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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.

    Tightening Torque: 

    88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.
  2. Loosen the nut and then remove the rear stabilizer link (B) with the rear lower arm (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Link And Rear Lower Arm
    G07359027Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear lower arm (A) with the rear axle.

    Tightening Torque: 

    137.3~156.9 N.m (14.0~16.0 kgf.m, 101.3~115.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Lower Arm
    G07359028Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear lower arm (B) with the sub frame (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    107.9~117.7 N.m (11.0~12.0 kgf.m, 79.6~86.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Lower Arm And Sub Frame
    G07359029Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
  6. Check the alignment. (Refer to ' ALIGNMENT ')