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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. 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)

    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
    G12055901Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  2. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, and then place the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Removing Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
    G12055902Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Remove the driveshaft caulking nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    294.2 ~ 313.8 N.m (30.0 ~ 32.0 kgf.m, 217.0 ~ 231.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Removing Driveshaft Caulking Nut
    G12055903Courtesy 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 shown in the illustration below.

      Caulking depth  : 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)

      Fig 4: Staking Lock Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
      G12055904Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Remove the brake hose (A) and wheel speed sensor (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.8 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)

    Fig 5: Removing Brake Hose And Wheel Speed Sensor
    G12055905Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle.
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the castle nut (B).

      Tightening torque: 

      34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 32.5 lb-ft)

      Fig 6: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint From Knuckle
      G12055906Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Disconnect the ball joint (A) from knuckle using the special tool (09568-4A000).
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Ball Joint From Knuckle Using Special Tool (09568-4A000)
    G12055907Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Remove the lower arm (A) mounting bolt and nut from the knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 

    98.0 ~ 117.6 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 8: Removing Lower Arm Mounting Bolt And Nut From Knuckle
    G12055908Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Loosen the strut mounting bolts (A) and then remove the hub and knuckle assembly from the strut assembly (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    137.2 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 Ib-ft)

    Fig 9: Loosening Strut Mounting Bolts
    G12055909Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • Use a SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.

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

  10. Check the front alignment.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "FRONT ALIGNMENT ")