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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Loosen the Wheel Nuts slightly.

    Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.

  2. Remove the Front Wheel and Tire (A) from Front Hub.

    Tightening Torque: 

    88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Front Wheel And Tire
    G10604769Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the Hub Bolts when removing the Front Wheel and Tire (A).
  3. Remove the Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts and place the Brake Caliper Assembly (A) with a Wire.

    Tightening Torque: 

    78.4 ~ 98.0 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Brake Caliper Assembly With Mounting Bolts
    G10604770Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Remove the Wheel Speed Sensor (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 3: Wheel Speed Sensor With Mounting Bolt
    G10604771Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Remove Driveshaft Caulking Nut (A) from the Front Hub under applying the Brake.

    Tightening Torque: 

    196.1 ~ 274.5 N.m (20.0 ~ 28.0 kgf.m, 144.6 ~ 202.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Driveshaft Caulking Nut
    G10604772Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    CAUTION:
    • The Driveshaft Lock Nut should be replaced with new ones.
    • After installation Driveshaft Lock Nut, stake the Lock Nut using a Chisel and Hammer as depicted below.
    Fig 5: Installing Driveshaft Lock Nut
    G10604773Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove the Tie Rod End Ball Joint (A) from the Knuckle.
    1. Remove the Split Pin (B).
    2. Remove the Castle Nut (C).
    3. Use the SST (09568-3400)

      Tightening Torque: 

      23.5 ~ 33.3 N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.5 lb-ft)

      Fig 6: Tie Rod End Ball Joint, Split Pin And Castle Nut
      G10604774Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      Fig 7: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint From Knuckle Using SST (09568-3400)
      G10604775Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Remove the Lower Arm (A) from the Knuckle by using SST (09568-34000)

    Tightening Torque: 

    78.5 ~ 88.3 N.m (8.0 ~ 9.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 65.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 8: Lower Arm Of Knuckle
    G10604776Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Disconnect the Driveshaft (A) from the Front Hub Assembly.
    Fig 9: Driveshaft Of Front Hub Assembly
    G10604777Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Loosen the Mounting Bolts and then remove the Driveshaft [G1.6 T-GDI RH side only]

    Tightening Torque: 

    49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 10: Loosening Mounting Bolts of Driveshaft
    G00561500Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Insert a Pry Bar (A) between the Transaxle Case and Joint Case and separate the Drive Shaft (B) from the Transaxle Case.
    Fig 11: Inserting Pry Bar Between Transaxle Case And Joint Case
    G10604778Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    CAUTION:
    • Use a Pry Bar (A). Be careful not to damage the Transaxle and Joint.
    • Do Not insert the Pry Bar (A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the Oil Seal.
    • Do not pull the Driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the Joint Kit to dislodge resulting in a Torn Boot or a damaged Bearing.
    • Plug the hole of the Transaxle Case with the Oil Seal Cap to prevent contamination.
    • Support the Driveshaft properly.
    • Replace the Retainer Ring whenever the Driveshaft is removed from the Transaxle Case.
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