KIA Niro: Front Stabilizer Bar
Front Stabilizer Bar Components and components location
- Stabilizer bar
- Stabilizer link
Front Stabilizer Bar Repair procedures
Removal
- Disconnect the battery negative cable.
- Remove the universal bolt (A).
Tightening torque : 32.4 - 37.3 N*m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf*m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb*ft)
Warning
- Keep neutral range to prevent damaging the clock spring inner cable when steering the wheel.
- Do not reuse the bolt.
- Remove the wheel and tire.
Tightening torque: 107.9 - 127.5 N*m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf*m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb*ft)
Warning
Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the wheel and tire.
- Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
- Remove the tie rod end pin (A) and nub (B).
Tightening torque: 78.4 - 98.0 N*m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf*m, 57.8 - 72.3 lb*ft)
- Remove the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
- Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
(1) Remove the lower arm pin (A) and nut (B).
Tightening torque : 78.5 - 98.1 N*m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf*m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb*ft)
(2) Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-1S100).
Warning
- When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
- Keep SST tied to the car because there is a risk of injury by dropping the SST during removing the lower arm ball joint.
- The peripheral parts may be damaged when removing the lower arm ball joint with a general tool such as lever, so be sure to use SST.
- Remove the stabilizer link nut.
Tightening torque: 98.0 - 117.6 N*m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf*m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb*ft)
- Loosen the nuts and then remove the heat protector.
- Remove the hanger (A).
- Remove the roll rod bracket.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Mounting")
- Loosen the bolts (A) and (B) and then remove the coolant pipe.
Tightening torque: 6.8 - 10.7 N*m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf*m, 5.0 - 7.9 lb*ft)
- Loosen the bolts (A,B) and nuts (C,D) and then remove the sub frame (D).
Tightening torque: Bolts : (A) 44.1 - 53.9 N*m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf*m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb*ft) (B) 176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.6 lb-ft) Nuts : (C) 176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.6 lb-ft) (D) 44.1 - 53.9 N*m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf*m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb*ft)
Warning
Set up the transmission jack under the subframe in order to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition .
- Loosen the bolts and then remove the gearbox heat protector.
- Loosen the bolts and then remove the front stabilizer bar.
Tightening torque: 44.1 - 53.9 N*m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf*m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb*ft)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Check the wheel alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")
Inspection
- Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
- Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation.
- Check the front stabilizer link ball joint for damage.
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Sub Frame Repair procedures
Removal
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the universal bolt (A).
Tightening torque :
32.4 - 37.3 N*m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf*m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb*ft)
Warning
Keep neutral range to prevent damaging the clock spring inner
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Rear Shock Absorber Repair procedures
Rear Suspension System / Components And Components Location
Stabilizer bar
Rear sub frame
Rear upper arm
Rear shock absorber
Rear axle
Assist arm
Trailing arm
Coil spring
Rear Shock Absorber Repair procedures
Removal
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Normal maintenance schedule - for Europe
If your vehicle is operated in any of the severe driving conditions, you
should inspect,
replace or refill more frequently, using the severe usage maintenance schedule
instead of the normal usage maintenance schedule.
Normal maintenance schedule
Engine Clutch Actuator
Components
Clutch disc
Clutch cover
Concentric slave cylinder
Hybrid motor assembly
Engine clutch actuator
Reservoir
Specifications
Schematic Diagrams
Harness Connector
Engine Clutch Actuator Repair procedu
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