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Repair Procedures: Removal: 2WD

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
    CAUTION:
    • Wait at least 30 seconds after separating the cable.
  2. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

    Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

  3. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.

    Tightening torque: 

    107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)

    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
    G14176343Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Remove the brake caliper.

    (Refer to Brake System - "FRONT DISC BRAKE ")

  5. Loosen the screw and then removing the front brake disc (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    4.9 - 5.8 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb-ft)

    G14176344Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Loosen the dust cover bolts and then removing the dust cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    10.8 - 12.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.3 kgf.m, 8.0 - 9.4 lb-ft)

    G14176345Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Remove the bolts and then brake cooling cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)

    G14176346Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.9 lb-ft)

    G14176347Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Remove the brake tube bracket bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.9 lb-ft)

    G14176348Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Remove the compression arm pin and tie rod end ball joint nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)

    G14176349Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  11. Remove the tie rod end ball joint (A) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
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  12. Remove the front wheel guard.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")

  13. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  14. Loosen the bolt and nut and then removing the tension arm (A) from the sub frame.

    Tightening torque: 

    156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)

    G14176351Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  15. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector (A).
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  16. Remove the lateral arm pin and castle nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)

    G14176353Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  17. Remove the lateral arm from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-2J100).
    G14176354Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  18. Remove the tension arm pin and castle nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)

    G14176355Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  19. Remove the tension arm from the by using the SST (09568-2J100).
    G14176356Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  20. Loosen the hub assembly bolts and then removing the hub assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)

    G14176357Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  21. Remove the knuckle upper bolt and nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft)

  22. Remove the knuckle by using the SST (0K517-J5100).

    Reference value  : Below 8.0 mm (0.31 in.)

    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to exceed 8 mm (0.31 in.) because it may cause knuckle quality issues.