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Front Hub/Knuckle: Reassembly

  1. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.
  2. Measure the wheel bearing starting torque.

    Starting torque:  1.97 N.m (20 kgf.cm, 1.45 lbs-ft)

    Fig 1: Measuring Wheel Bearing Starting Torque
    G04805311Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Measure the hub assembly axial play using a dial gauge.

    Axial play:  0.008 mm or less

    Fig 2: Measuring Hub Assembly Axial Play
    G04882437Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.