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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 bolt & nut and then remove the rear upper 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 1: Identifying Rear Upper Arm
    G07359025Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. 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)

    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Upper Arm
    G07359026Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    CAUTION: Install the rear upper arm so that the letter "R" can face the rear of vehicle.