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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

    Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

  2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.

    Tightening torque: 

    88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Front Wheel And Tire
    G10726753Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
  3. Remove the driveshaft coking nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    274.6 ~ 294.2 N.m (28.0 ~ 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 ~ 217.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Driveshaft Coking Nut
    G10726754Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
    • After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
    Fig 3: Staking Lock Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
    G10726755Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
    1. Remove the split pin (A).
    2. Remove the castle nut (B).
    3. Use the SST (09568-34000).

      Tightening torque: 

      23.5 ~ 33.3N.m (2.4 ~ 3.4kgf.m, 19.4 ~ 24.6lb-ft)

      Fig 4: Rod End Ball Joint, Castle Nut And Split Pin
      G10726756Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 5: Removing Tie Rod End Ball Joint From Knuckle Using SST (09568-34000)
      G10726757Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • When using SST, be sure not to damage the dust cover of lower arm ball joint.
    • Keep SST tied to the car because there is arisk of injury by dropping the SST during removal of the lower arm ball joint.
    • The peripheral parts may be damaged when removing the lower arm ball joint with a general tool such as lever, so be sure to use SST.
  5. Remove the lower arm (A) from the knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 

    58.8 ~ 70.6 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 52.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 6: Lower Arm
    G10726758Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Using a plastic hammer, disconnect driveshaft (A) from the axle hub (B).
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Driveshaft From Axle Hub Using Plastic Hammer
    G10726759Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Insert a pry bar (A) between the transaxle case and joint case, and separate the drive shaft (B) from the transaxle case.
    Fig 8: Inserting Pry Bar Between Transaxle Case And Joint Case
    G10726760Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. Check the front alignment.

    (Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT Suspension System - "Front Alignment")

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