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:
Fuel Pressure Test1.Release the residual pressure in fuel line.(Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line")
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When removing the fuel pump fuse, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may occur...
Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination
When the vehicle's parking lamps or
headlamps are on, press the illumination
control button to adjust the brightness of
the instrument panel illumination.
When pressing the illumination control
button, the interior switch illumination
intensity is also adjustable...