Hyundai i-30: Front Suspension System / Sub Frame
Repair procedures
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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing
the front wheel and tire (A).
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Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening
the nut (A).
Tightening torque :
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)
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4. |
Remove the tie rod end ball joint.
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Rmove the split pin (C).
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Using SST(09568-1S100), separate the ball joint (A) from the
knuckle.
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Tightening torque :
23.5 - 34.3 N.m (2.5 - 3.5 kgf.m, 18.1 - 25.3 lb-ft)
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Loosen the lower arm nut (A) and then remove the lower arm ball joint
by using SST(09568-1S100).
Tightening torque :
58.8 - 70.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb-ft)
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Do not reuse the lower arm lock nut (A).
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Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly
from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque :
M8 BOLT : 32.4 - 37.3 N.m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb-ft)
M10 BOLT : 49.0 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb-ft)
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Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position
to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable.
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When assembling, insert the shark pin into the universal
joint york slot as the illustration below .

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Remove the roll rod stopper (A) by loosening the bolt and nut.
Tightening torque :
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
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8. |
Remove the muffler rubber hanger (A).

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9. |
Remove the heat protector (A).

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10. |
Remove the subframe by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque :
Sub frame mounting bolts and nut :
176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 b-ft)
Sub frame stay mounting bolt :
44.1 - 53.9 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb-ft)
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Set a transmission jack for safety.
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Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the stabilizer bar (A).
Tightening torque :
44.1 - 53.9 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 - 39.8 lb-ft)
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Remove the protector (A), (B) and (C).
Tightening torque :
6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft)
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Remove the steering gearbox (A) by loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque
88.2 - 107.8 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 - 79.5 lb-ft)
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Remove the front lower arm after loosening the bolts & nuts.
Tightening torque :
Front : 117.7 - 137.3 N.m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 - 101.3 lb-ft)
Rear : 156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)
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Tighten the front mounting bolt first and then tighten
the rear mounting bolt and nut.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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16. |
Check the front alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Front Alignment")
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Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported...
Other information:
Adjustment
Glass Adjustment
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Check the glass run channel for damage or deterioration, and
replace it if necessary...
Components and components location
Components
1. Side Air Bag
(SAB)
Description and operation
Description
The Side Airbags (SAB) are installed inside the front seat and protects the
driver and passenger from danger when side crash occurs...
Categories
Opening the bonnet

1. Park the vehicle and set the parking
brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch
the bonnet. The bonnet should
pop open slightly.

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