Suspension System

Lower Arm Repair Procedures

9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
04080120160200107.980N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  2. Remove the wheel cap (A).
    Be careful not to damage the wheel cap (A) when removing it.
  3. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

    Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  4. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).
  5. Disconnect the parking brake cable clip (A) and remove the parking brake cable (B).
  6. Loosen the nut (A) and bolt (B) of the wheel speed sensor cable bracket, then separate the cables from the trailing arm. Tightening torque: A: 6.8 - 10.7 N·m B: 8.8 - 13.7 N·m
  7. Loosen the trailing arm mounting nut (A) and remove the trailing arm (B).

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  8. Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the trailing arm from the body.

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  9. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Test yourself

A quick Hyundai Sonata LF quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.