Contents Wiring diagrams Section: Suspension Front All sections

Front Suspension: Other Kia Spectra I

Suspension Front 1 illustration ~122 words

Lower Ball Joint

Remove lower control arm. Place in vise. Install Pull Attachment (OK130-322-020) to ball joint stud. Measure ball joint rotating torque using spring scale. (Scheme 5) Rotating torque should be 18-30 INCH lbs. (2-3 N.m). If rotating torque is not as specified, replace ball joint.

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Lower Ball Joint

WHEEL BEARING

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove brake caliper and wire aside. Remove brake disc. Attach dial indicator to axle hub and measure bearing play. Check bearing axial play by rocking hub assembly by hand.
  2. Maximum axial play should be .002" (.05 mm). If play exceeds specification, check and adjust lock nut torque. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-4728-S12030749392000072000000) . If lock nut is tightened to specification, replace wheel bearing.