Kia Stonic Quiz
Suspension

Subframe

In this manual: Suspension
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical — 49Engine Electrical — 15Emission control system — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 45Clutch System — 12Manual Transaxle System — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shafts and Axles — 9Suspension — 16Steering — 10restraint system — 15Braking system — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 89Rear Seat — 16Electrical System — 25Electrochromic Interior Rear View Mirror — 64Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 31
13steps
~83min
4/5difficulty
1special tools
02040608010037.528N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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repair procedures

expansion

  1. Remove the universal joint bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 32.4~38 N·m

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

    Tightening torque: 107.9 ~ 128 N·m

  3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the steering knuckle using the special service tool (09568-34000).

    1. Remove the cotter pin (A).

    2. Remove the castellated nut (B).

    3. Use the special service tool (09568-34000).

      Tightening torque: 15.7 - 33 N·m

  4. Remove the bolt and nut from the lower control arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 58.8 ~ 71 N·m

  5. Separate the front lower control arm from the steering knuckle using the special service tool (0K545-A9100).

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

    2. Attach the body bolt (A) between the front steering knuckle and the lower body bolt.

    3. Tighten the additional body bolt (B) to fill the gap at the front for the expansion joint.

    4. Install the safety wire (A).

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

    6. To prevent the main body from disconnecting, attach the retaining clip (A) next to the main body.

    7. After installing the housing (A), turn the handle (B) clockwise. Turn until the clamp is secured to the lower arm.

    (8th)

    Slowly tighten the housing main bolt (A) and the lower. Remove the lower arm from the front steering knuckle.

  6. Remove the stabilizer bar link nut (A).

    Tightening torque. 98.0~118 N·m

  7. Remove the bracket.

8th.

Remove the transmission mount.

D 1.6 U2 TCI (Refer to Engine Mechanical - "Engine Mounting")

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

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

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

  1. Loosen the bolts and nuts. Then remove the subframe (A).

    Tightening torque. 176.5~196 N·m

  2. Loosen the bolts (A) and remove the stabilizer bar bracket.

    Tightening torque. 44.1~54 N·m

  3. Loosen the bolts on the heat shield and remove the heat shield.

    Tightening torque. 6.9~10.8 N·m

  4. Loosen the transmission mounting bolts (A), then remove the transmission.

    Tightening torque. 88.2~108 N·m

  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

  6. Check the wheel alignment.

    (Refer to Suspension - "Wheel Alignment")

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