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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

  1. Remove the snap ring (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring
    G11845597Courtesy 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.
    3. Remove the hub assembly (C) from the knuckle assembly (A) by using press.
    Fig 2: Removing Hub Assembly From Knuckle Assembly
    G11845598Courtesy 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
    G11845599Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the dust cover (A).
    Fig 4: Removing Dust Cover
    G11845600Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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 5: Removing Hub Bearing Outer Race From Knuckle Assembly
    G11845601Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Replace hub bearing with a new one.
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