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Repair Procedures: Removal

  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 the 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).
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  3. Remove the front brake caliper.

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

  4. Loosen the screw and then remove the front disc (A).

    Tightening torque  :

    4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb-ft)

    G13052915Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Loosen the driveshaft caulking nut (A).

    Tightening torque  :

    274.6 - 294.2 N.m (28.0 - 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 - 217.0 lb-ft)

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    NOTE:
    • The driveshaft lock nut (A) 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.)

      G13052917Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove the hub bearing (A) from the front knuckle.

    Tightening torque  :

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

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  7. Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the dust cover (A).

    Tightening torque  :

    3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)

    G13052919Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Loosen the bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor (A).

    Tightening torque  :

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.5 - 8.7 lb-ft)

    G13052920Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Remove the tie rod end ball joint.
    1. Remove the split pin and nut (A).
    2. Using SST (09568-1S100), separate the ball joint (B) from the knuckle.

      Tightening torque  :

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

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  10. Remove the lower arm ball joint.
    1. Remove the snap pin and nut (A).
    2. Using SST (09568-1S100), separate the ball joint (B) from the knuckle.

      Tightening torque  :

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

      G13052923Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
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  11. Loosen the strut mounting bolts, nuts and then remove the knuckle assembly (A).

    Tightening torque  :

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

    G13052925Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
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