Hyundai Sonata: Rear Lower Arm. Repair procedures - Rear Suspension System - Suspension SystemHyundai Sonata: Rear Lower Arm. Repair procedures

Removal

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)
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.
2.
Set up the transmission jack (A) under the lower arm (B).
3.
Loosen the nut and then remove the rear stabilizer link(B) with the rear lower arm(A).
Tightening torque:
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)

4.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear lower arm (A) with the rear axle.
Tightening torque:
137.3~156.9N.m(14.0~16.0Kgf.m, 101.3~115.7lb-ft)
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When removing the bolt, remove the upper arm in no-load condition by using the transmission jack.

5.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear lower arm (A) from the sub frame.
Tightening torque:
107.9~117.7N.m(11.0~12.0Kgf.m, 79.6~86.8lb-ft)
A.
When removing the bolt, remove the lower arm in no-load condition by using the transmission jack.


Installation

1.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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If you don't install the jack, the bolt may cut due to the high work load of lower arm mounting bolt.
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Install the component with the specified torques.
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When installing the bolt, install the lower arm in no-load condition by using the transmission jack.

Inspection

1.
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2.
Check the rear lower arm for deformation.
3.
Check for all bolts and nut.
4.
Check the cracks or the cutting of the lower arm.

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