Hyundai Tucson: Front Suspension System / Front Lower Arm Repair procedures
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Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque :
88.25 ~ 117.68 N.m (9.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire. |
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| 2. |
Loosen the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.6lb-ft)
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Do not use a bar to release the lower arm from the knuckle. |
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| 3. |
Remove the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-4R100).
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Install the support bolt (A) from bolt hole. |
| (2) |
Install the support body (B) from front axle. |
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Tighten the bolt (C). 

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| 4. |
Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the front lower arm (A).
Tightening torque :
Fornt
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.6lb-ft)
Rear
137.3 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)
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| 5. |
Installation is the reverse of removal. |
| 1. |
Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque :
88.25 ~ 117.68 N.m (9.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire. |
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| 2. |
Loosen the bolt & nut.
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.6lb-ft)
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Do not use a bar to release the lower arm from the knuckle. |
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| 3. |
Remove the lower arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-4R100).
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Install the support bolt (A) from bolt hole. |
| (2) |
Install the support body (B) from front axle. |
| (3) |
Tighten the bolt (C). 

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| 4. |
Disconnet the ball joint after loosening the nut (A).
Tightening torque :
117.7 ~ 137.3 N.m (12.0 ~ 14.0 kgf.m, 86.6 ~ 101.3 lb-ft)
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Using a plastic hammer, remove the ball joint.
Do not to damage to the lower arm. 
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| 5. |
Install the new ball joint and then tighten the nut (A). |
Tightening torque :
117.7 ~ 137.3 N.m (12.0 ~ 14.0 kgf.m, 86.6 ~ 101.3 lb-ft)
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| 1. |
Check the ball joint bushing for wear and deterioration. |
| 2. |
Check the lower arm for deformation. |
| 3. |
Inspec all the bolts and nuts. |
| 4. |
In case of grease leaks at the ball joint, replace it. |
| 5. |
Check the ball joint by moving it by hands, and if the ball join comes loose, replace it. |
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 ...
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 ...
Other information:
Hyundai Tucson (LM) 2010-2015 Owners Manual: Emergency precautions
Tires
Do not use tire and wheel with different size and type from the one originally
installed on your vehicle. It can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle,
which could lead to steering failure or rollover causing serious injury.
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WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap or the drain plug while the engine and radiator
are hot. Hot coolant and steam may blow out under pressure, causing serious injury.
Turn the engine off and wait until the engine cools down. Use extreme care when
removing the radiator cap. Wrap a thick ...