SONATA(YF) >2013 > G 2.4 GDI > Suspension System > Front Suspension System > Front Lower Arm>Repair procedures - Revised  
Replacement
1.
Remove the front 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 front wheel & tire.
2.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).

Tightening torque:
98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)

3.
Remove the front lower arm (A) and then loosen the bolts & nuts.

Tightening torque
Front:
137.3~156.9 N.m (14.0~16.0 kgf.m, 101.3~115.7 lb-ft)
Rear:
98.1~117.7 N.m (10.0~12.0 kgf.m, 72.3~86.8 lb-ft)

4.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Replacement
1.
Remove the front 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 front wheel & tire.
2.
Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lower arm (A).

Tightening torque:
98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)

3.
Remove the front lower arm (A) and then loosen the bolts & nuts.

Tightening torque
Front:
137.3~156.9 N.m (14.0~16.0 kgf.m, 101.3~115.7 lb-ft)
Rear:
98.1~117.7 N.m (10.0~12.0 kgf.m, 72.3~86.8 lb-ft)

4.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Inspection
1.
Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2.
Check the all bolts and nuts.