Hyundai Accent: Front Suspension System / Front Stabilizer Bar

- Removal

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)

• Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.

3.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)

• When loosening the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link. •

• Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.

4.Remove the tie rod end ball joint.

(1)Remove the split pin (C).

(2)Loosen the nut (B).

(3)Using SST(09568-1S100), separate the ball joint (A) from the knuckle.

Tightening torque :24.5 - 34.3 N.m (2.5 - 3.5 kgf.m, 18.1 - 25.3 lb-ft)

• Do not reuse the split pin (C).

5.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)

• Do not reuse the lower arm lock nut (A).

• Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots.

6.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)

• Do not reuse the bolt.

• Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable.

• When assembling, insert the shark pin into the universal joint york slot as the illustration below.

7.Remove the roll rod stopper 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)

8.Remove the muffler rubber hanger (A).

9.Remove the subframe by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

Tightening torque 176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 b-ft)

• Set a transmission jack for safety.

10.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)

11.Remove the stabilizer link.

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

12.Remove the bushing.

• When installing, assemble slit of bush is located in the direction shown.

13.Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.

14.Check the wheel Alignment.(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment")

1.Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

2.Check the front stabilizer bar for deformation.

3.Check the front stabilizer link ball joint for damage.