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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

  1. Remove the snap ring (A).
    Fig 1: Snap Ring
    G07385907Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the hub assembly from the knuckle assembly.
    1. Install the front knuckle assembly (A) on press.
    2. Lay a suitable adapter (B) upon the hub assembly shaft.
      Fig 2: Removing Hub Assembly From Knuckle Assembly
      G07385908Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the hub bearing inner race from the hub assembly.
    1. Install a suitable tool (A) for removing the hub bearing inner race on the hub assembly.
    2. Lay the hub assembly and tool (A) upon a suitable adapter (B).
    3. Lay a suitable adapter (C) upon the hub assembly shaft.
    4. Remove the hub bearing inner race (D) from the hub assembly by using press.
      Fig 3: Removing Hub Bearing Inner Race From Hub Assembly
      G07385909Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the hub bearing outer race from the knuckle assembly.
    1. Lay the hub assembly (A) upon a suitable adapter (B).
    2. Lay a suitable adapter (C) upon the hub bearing outer race.
    3. Remove the hub bearing outer race from the knuckle assembly by using press.
      Fig 4: Removing Hub Bearing Outer Race From Knuckle Assembly
      G07385910Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Replace hub bearing with a new one.
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