| VELOSTER(FS) >2013 > G 1.6 GDI > Steering System > Electric Power Steering > Steering Gear box>Repair procedures |

Replacement
1. | Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque : 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
2. | Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque : 98.1 ~ 117.7N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8lb-ft)
3. | Loosen the nut and then remove the tie-rod end (A) with the front axle.
Tightening torque : 23.5 ~ 33.3N.m(2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)
4. | Loosen the nut and then remove the lower arm (A).
Tightening torque : 78.5 ~ 88.3N.m(8.0 ~ 9.0kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 65.1lb-ft)
5. | Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque : 32.4 ~ 37.3N.m(3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)
• | Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
• | Must be replaced with new bolts when assembling. (SEAL-LOCK has been processed) SEAL-LOCK Specifications: MS721-39 "TYPE-D" Product: ND industries 1193S
6. | Remove the rubber hanger (A).
7. | Loosen the roll rod (A) mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque : 53.9 ~ 63.7N.m(5.0 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 47.0lb-ft)
8. | Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the front sub frame (A).
Tightening torque : Sub frame mounting bolt & nut 156.9 ~ 176.5N.m(16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft) Sub frame stay mounting bolt 44.1 ~ 53.9N.m(4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)
9. | Remove the protector (A) and steering gearbox (B) from the front sub frame by loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque : 58.8 ~ 78.8N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9lb-ft)
[LHD] [LHD] [RHD] [RHD]
10. | Installation is the reverse of the removal.
11. | Check the wheel alignment. (Refer to SS group - "Tires/Wheels")