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Front Hub/Knuckle: Disassembly

  1. After removing the fixed screws (A) mounting the brake disc (C), remove the brake disc (C) from the hub (B).
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Brake Rotor
    G00333021Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the snap ring (A).
  3. Install the special tools (09517-29000, 09517-21500) as shown in illustration.
    Fig 2: Identifying Hub Bearing Snap Ring
    G00333022Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Separate the hub from the knuckle by turning nut (A) of the special tool (09517-21500).
    Fig 3: Separating Hub From Knuckle
    G00333023Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Using a plastic hammer, remove the dust cover from the knuckle.
  6. Remove the bearing inner race (B) from the hub (A) using the special tool (09495-33000).
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Bearing Inner Race From Hub
    G00333024Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Using the special tools (09495-33100, 09517-29000), remove the wheel bearing outer race (A) from the knuckle (B).
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Bearing Outer Race From Knuckle
    G00333025Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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