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:
Warning and control
Lane Following Assist
If the vehicle ahead and/or both lane
markings are detected and your vehicle
speed is below 112 mph (180 km/h), the
green indicator light will
illuminate
on the cluster, and the function will help
center the vehicle in the lane by assisting
the steering wheel...
The Smart Trunk release operates with
a welcome alert if the smart key is
detected within 20 ~ 40 inches from
the trunk.
The alert stops at once if the smart
key is positioned outside the
detecting area during the Detect and
Alert stage...