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Front Hub/Knuckle: Installation

  1. Installation is reverse of the removal.
  2. Install the strut assembly (A) and the drive shaft (B) in the knuckle.

    Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft) : 

    100-120 (10-12, 72-86) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Strut Assembly And Drive Shaft
    G04862767Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the lower arm assembly mounting bolts (A) to the knuckle.

    Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft) : 

    100-120 (10-12, 72-86)

    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Arm Mounting Bolts
    G04862718Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the wheel speed sensor (A) to the knuckle (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor To Knuckle
    G04862725Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the brake caliper assembly (A) to the knuckle (B).

    Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft): 

    80-100 (8-10, 58-72)

    Fig 4: Identifying Brake Caliper Assembly And Knuckle
    G04862770Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the tie rod end ball joint nut (A) and insert the split pin.

    Tightening torque N.m (kgf.m, lb-ft) : 

    16-34 (1.6-3.4, 12-25)

    Fig 5: Identifying Tie Rod Ball Joint Nut
    G04862771Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Insert the washer (B) and tighten the locking nut (A).

    Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) : 

    200-260 (20-26, 145-188)

  8. Insert the split pin (C).
    Fig 6: Identifying Lock Nut And Split Pin
    G04805312Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the wheel and tire and tighten the wheel nuts.