Kia Picanto JA Quiz
Suspension System

Subframe

In this manual: Suspension System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
15steps
~95min
4/5difficulty
1special tools
02040608010037.328N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Remove the universal joint bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 32.4 - 37 N·m

  2. Remove the front wheel tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

  3. Remove the lower arm bolt and nut.

    Tightening torque: 58.8–71 N·m

  4. Remove the front lower arm from the front steering knuckle using SST (0K545-A9100).
    1. After removing the bolts from the front steering knuckle, install and tighten the body support bolt (A).
    2. Insert the auxiliary body (B) between the front steering knuckle and the auxiliary body bolt.
    3. Tighten the auxiliary body bolt (C) to increase the front steering knuckle clearance.
    4. Install the safety wire.
    5. Install the main body (A) between the front strut and the lower arm.
    6. To prevent the main body from coming off, install the locking clip (B) next to the main body.
    7. After installing the body, turn the handle (A) clockwise until the clip engages the lower arm.
    8. Slowly tighten the main body bolt (A) and remove the lower arm from the front steering knuckle.
  5. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the steering tie rod end ball joint.

    Tightening Torque: 24.5–34 N·m

  6. Disconnect the steering tie rod end ball joint from the steering knuckle using SST (09568-1S100).
  7. Remove the stabilizer link nut.

    Tightening torque: 49.0–59 N·m

  8. Remove the idler arm bracket. G 1.0 MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System — "Engine Mounting") G 1.2 MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System — "Engine Mounting")
  9. Remove the muffler hanger.
  10. Loosen the bolts and nuts and remove the subframe (A).

    Tightening torque: 176.5–196 N·m

  11. Remove the transmission heat shield.

    Tightening torque: 6.9–10.8 N·m

  12. Loosen the transmission mounting bolts and remove the transmission.

    Tightening torque: 88.2–108 N·m

  13. Loosen the bolts and remove the stabilizer bar assembly.

    Tightening torque: 44.1–54 N·m

  14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  15. Check the wheel alignment. (Refer to Tires/Wheels – Wheel Alignment)

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