Sorento 2WD V6-3.8L (2007)
8. Remove the steering gear mounting bolts and nuts.
9. Remove the spindle from the front frame crossmember brackets during raising the steering gear box by using suitable bar.
NOTE: Before loosening the nuts of the spindles, make note of the numerical setting and mark the location on the frame bracket and plate so it
can be re-installed to the same setting and location.
10. Remove the lower arm.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect for worn or deteriorated lower arm bushings.
2. Inspect for bent, cracked or damaged lower arm.
3. Inspect for worn or damaged ball joint.
4. Replace if damaged, deformed or cracked; replace bushing if worn or deteriorated. Refer to "Bushing Replacement" in the following procedure.
BUSHING REPLACEMENT
1. For bushing removal, utilize a standard bearing press.
2. Install the new bushing using a standard bearing press.
NOTE: Apply lubricant to the new bushings prior to installation.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the lower arm ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Tightening torque: 157 - 196 Nm (16 - 20 kg-m, 116 - 145 ft. lbs.).
