Hyundai Elantra: Front Suspension System / Front Lower Arm
Repair procedures
1. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
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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3. | Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover") |
4. | Loosen the lower arm nut (A) and then remove the lower arm ball joint by using SST(09568-1S100). Tightening torque : 68.6 - 80.4 N.m (7.0 - 8.2 kgf.m, 50.6 - 59.3 lb-ft) |


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| Do not reuse the lower arm ball joint nut (A). |
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5. | Remove the front lower arm (A) after loosening the mounting bolts. Tightening torque : Bolt (B) : 68.6 N.m + 180° (7 kgf.m + 180°, 50.6 Ib-ft + 180°) Bolt (C) : 68.6 N.m + 270° (7 kgf.m + 270°, 50.6 Ib-ft + 270°) |
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| Do not resuse the removed bolt and nut. |
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1. | Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. |
2. | Check the lower arm for bending or breakage. |
3. | Check the ball joint dust cover for crack. |
4. | Check the all bolts and nuts. |
1. | To install, reverse the removal procedures. |
2. | Check the alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alingment") |
Components and components location
Components 1. Insulator cap2. Lock nut3. Insulator & sturt bearing4. Bumper rubber5. Dust cover6. Coil spring7...
Repair procedures
Removal1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.2.Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub...
Other information:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Turn all other switches OFF.
3. Open the fuse panel cover.
4. Refer to the label on the inside of
the fuse panel cover to locate the
suspected fuse location.
5. Pull the suspected fuse straight out.
Use the removal tool provided in the
engine compartment fuse panel...
Opening the hood
1. Park the vehicle and set the parking
brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the hood slightly, push the secondary
latch up (1) inside of the hood center
and lift the hood (2)...