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Wheel Hub/Knuckle Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove the knuckle assembly.
  2. Remove the wheel hub assembly by using the SST
    Fig 1: Removing Wheel Hub Assembly Using Special Tool
    G00525465Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the outer bearing, outer oil seal, outer bearing race and spacer from the wheel hub by using the SST.
    Fig 2: Removing Outer Bearing, Outer Oil Seal, Outer Bearing Race & Spacer From Wheel Hub
    G00525466Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. CAUTION: Hold the hub to prevent it from falling.
  4. Discard the oil seal, regardless of condition.
  5. Disassemble the knuckle assembly.
    6. NOTE: Remove the race gradually and carefully.
  6. Remove the oil seal (inner) with a screwdriver.
  7. Remove the wheel bearing (inner).
  8. Remove the bearing race (inner) with the SST and a hammer.
    Fig 3: Removing Bearing Race (Inner) With Special Tool & Hammer
    G00525467Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    9. CAUTION: Tap on the bearing race (inner) only.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not remove the dust cover if it is not necessary.
    • Do not reuse the dust cover if it is removed once.
  9. Mark the dust cover and knuckle for the proper reassembly.
  10. Remove the dust cover with a chisel.
    Fig 4: Removing Dust Cover
    G00525468Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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