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Front Hub/Knuckle: Reassembly

  1. Install the hub bearing to the knuckle assembly.
    1. Lay the knuckle assembly (A) on a press.
    2. Lay a new hub bearing upon the knuckle assembly (A).
    3. Lay a suitable adapter (B) upon the hub bearing.
    4. Install the hub bearing to the knuckle assembly by using a press.
    Fig 1: Installing Hub Bearing To Knuckle Assembly Using A Press
    G00488455Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not press against the inner race of the hub bearing because it can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
    Always use a new wheel bearing assembly.
  2. Install the hub assembly to the knuckle assembly.
    1. Lay the hub assembly (A) upon a suitable adapter (B).
    2. Lay the knuckle assembly (C) upon the hub assembly (A).
    3. Lay a suitable adapter (D) upon the hub bearing.
    4. Install the hub assembly (A) to the knuckle assembly (C) by using a press.
    Fig 2: Tightening Hub
    G00488456Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not press against the inner race of the hub bearing because it can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
  3. Install the snap ring (A) with a snap ring pliers.
    Fig 3: Measuring Hub Bearing Axial Play
    G00488457Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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